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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.52, 28,515.42 and 11,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.52, 28,515.42 and 11,231.88 is: 15,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.52 : 28,515.42 = 11,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.52/28,515.42 = 11,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.52x = 28,515.42 × 11,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.52x = 320,281,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281,775.59/20,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.87

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