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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.10, 28,521.99 and 11,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.10, 28,521.99 and 11,236.65 is: 15,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.10 : 28,521.99 = 11,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.10/28,521.99 = 11,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.10x = 28,521.99 × 11,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.10x = 320,491,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,491,618.93/20,668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.59

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