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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.03, 28,522.34 and 11,236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.03, 28,522.34 and 11,236.59 is: 15,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.03 : 28,522.34 = 11,236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.03/28,522.34 = 11,236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.03x = 28,522.34 × 11,236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.03x = 320,493,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,493,933.33/20,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.75

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