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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.06, 28,513.97 and 11,230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.06, 28,513.97 and 11,230.65 is: 15,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.06 : 28,513.97 = 11,230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.06/28,513.97 = 11,230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.06x = 28,513.97 × 11,230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.06x = 320,230,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,230,417.18/20,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.47

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