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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.83, 28,514.75 and 11,231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.83, 28,514.75 and 11,231.37 is: 15,499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.83 : 28,514.75 = 11,231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.83/28,514.75 = 11,231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.83x = 28,514.75 × 11,231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.83x = 320,259,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,259,651.55/20,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.31

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