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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.66, 28,511.93 and 11,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.66, 28,511.93 and 11,229.21 is: 15,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.66 : 28,511.93 = 11,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.66/28,511.93 = 11,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.66x = 28,511.93 × 11,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.66x = 320,166,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,166,393.33/20,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.43

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