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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,661.05, 28,512.33 and 11,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,661.05, 28,512.33 and 11,229.62 is: 15,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,661.05 : 28,512.33 = 11,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,661.05/28,512.33 = 11,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,661.05x = 28,512.33 × 11,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,661.05x = 320,182,488.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,182,488.65/20,661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.92

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