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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,661.84, 28,513.26 and 11,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,661.84, 28,513.26 and 11,230.38 is: 15,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,661.84 : 28,513.26 = 11,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,661.84/28,513.26 = 11,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,661.84x = 28,513.26 × 11,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,661.84x = 320,214,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,214,744.84/20,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.88

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