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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.58, 28,514.40 and 11,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.58, 28,514.40 and 11,231.12 is: 15,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.58 : 28,514.40 = 11,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.58/28,514.40 = 11,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.58x = 28,514.40 × 11,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.58x = 320,248,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,248,648.13/20,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.97

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