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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.44, 28,519.59 and 11,235.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.44, 28,519.59 and 11,235.00 is: 15,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.44 : 28,519.59 = 11,235.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.44/28,519.59 = 11,235.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.44x = 28,519.59 × 11,235.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.44x = 320,417,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,417,742.73/20,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.25

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