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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.24, 28,515.46 and 11,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.24, 28,515.46 and 11,231.88 is: 15,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.24 : 28,515.46 = 11,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.24/28,515.46 = 11,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.24x = 28,515.46 × 11,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.24x = 320,282,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,282,224.86/20,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.10

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