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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.58, 28,515.78 and 11,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.58, 28,515.78 and 11,232.12 is: 15,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.58 : 28,515.78 = 11,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.58/28,515.78 = 11,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.58x = 28,515.78 × 11,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.58x = 320,292,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,292,662.85/20,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.35

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