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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.06, 28,515.35 and 11,231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.06, 28,515.35 and 11,231.65 is: 15,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.06 : 28,515.35 = 11,231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.06/28,515.35 = 11,231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.06x = 28,515.35 × 11,231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.06x = 320,274,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,274,430.83/20,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.85

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