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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,665.26, 28,517.94 and 11,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,665.26, 28,517.94 and 11,233.62 is: 15,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,665.26 : 28,517.94 = 11,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,665.26/28,517.94 = 11,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,665.26x = 28,517.94 × 11,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,665.26x = 320,359,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,359,701.14/20,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.33

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