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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.32, 28,515.22 and 11,231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.32, 28,515.22 and 11,231.95 is: 15,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.32 : 28,515.22 = 11,231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.32/28,515.22 = 11,231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.32x = 28,515.22 × 11,231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.32x = 320,281,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281,525.28/20,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.00

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