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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.06, 28,519.47 and 11,234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.06, 28,519.47 and 11,234.63 is: 15,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.06 : 28,519.47 = 11,234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.06/28,519.47 = 11,234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.06x = 28,519.47 × 11,234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.06x = 320,405,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,405,693.25/20,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.96

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