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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,661.57, 28,513.07 and 11,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,661.57, 28,513.07 and 11,230.13 is: 15,497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,661.57 : 28,513.07 = 11,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,661.57/28,513.07 = 11,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,661.57x = 28,513.07 × 11,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,661.57x = 320,205,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,205,284.08/20,661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.63

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