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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.28, 28,515.50 and 11,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.28, 28,515.50 and 11,231.84 is: 15,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.28 : 28,515.50 = 11,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.28/28,515.50 = 11,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.28x = 28,515.50 × 11,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.28x = 320,281,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281,533.52/20,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.03

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