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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.61, 28,519.97 and 11,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.61, 28,519.97 and 11,235.11 is: 15,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.61 : 28,519.97 = 11,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.61/28,519.97 = 11,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.61x = 28,519.97 × 11,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.61x = 320,424,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,424,801.37/20,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.47

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