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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.57, 28,514.45 and 11,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.57, 28,514.45 and 11,231.13 is: 15,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.57 : 28,514.45 = 11,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.57/28,514.45 = 11,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.57x = 28,514.45 × 11,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.57x = 320,249,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,249,494.83/20,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.02

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