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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.84, 28,514.64 and 11,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.84, 28,514.64 and 11,231.38 is: 15,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.84 : 28,514.64 = 11,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.84/28,514.64 = 11,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.84x = 28,514.64 × 11,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.84x = 320,258,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,258,757.40/20,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.26

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