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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.99, 28,517.58 and 11,233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.99, 28,517.58 and 11,233.53 is: 15,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.99 : 28,517.58 = 11,233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.99/28,517.58 = 11,233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.99x = 28,517.58 × 11,233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.99x = 320,353,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,353,090.46/20,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.21

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