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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.13, 28,514.97 and 11,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.13, 28,514.97 and 11,231.70 is: 15,499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.13 : 28,514.97 = 11,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.13/28,514.97 = 11,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.13x = 28,514.97 × 11,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.13x = 320,271,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,271,588.55/20,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.66

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