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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.76, 28,515.12 and 11,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.76, 28,515.12 and 11,231.84 is: 15,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.76 : 28,515.12 = 11,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.76/28,515.12 = 11,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.76x = 28,515.12 × 11,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.76x = 320,277,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,277,265.42/20,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.22

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