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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.51, 28,517.21 and 11,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.51, 28,517.21 and 11,233.09 is: 15,501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.51 : 28,517.21 = 11,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.51/28,517.21 = 11,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.51x = 28,517.21 × 11,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.51x = 320,336,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,336,386.48/20,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.77

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