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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.72, 28,519.80 and 11,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.72, 28,519.80 and 11,235.44 is: 15,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.72 : 28,519.80 = 11,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.72/28,519.80 = 11,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.72x = 28,519.80 × 11,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.72x = 320,432,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,432,501.71/20,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.76

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