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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,665.58, 28,517.70 and 11,234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,665.58, 28,517.70 and 11,234.14 is: 15,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,665.58 : 28,517.70 = 11,234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,665.58/28,517.70 = 11,234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,665.58x = 28,517.70 × 11,234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,665.58x = 320,371,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,371,805.11/20,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.68

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