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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.96, 28,517.52 and 11,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.96, 28,517.52 and 11,233.44 is: 15,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.96 : 28,517.52 = 11,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.96/28,517.52 = 11,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.96x = 28,517.52 × 11,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.96x = 320,349,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,349,849.87/20,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.08

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