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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.26, 28,519.86 and 11,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.26, 28,519.86 and 11,235.43 is: 15,505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.26 : 28,519.86 = 11,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.26/28,519.86 = 11,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.26x = 28,519.86 × 11,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.26x = 320,432,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,432,890.64/20,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.12

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