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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.06, 28,510.99 and 11,228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.06, 28,510.99 and 11,228.63 is: 15,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.06 : 28,510.99 = 11,228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.06/28,510.99 = 11,228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.06x = 28,510.99 × 11,228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.06x = 320,139,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,139,187.02/20,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.56

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