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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.62, 28,522.56 and 11,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.62, 28,522.56 and 11,237.19 is: 15,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.62 : 28,522.56 = 11,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.62/28,522.56 = 11,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.62x = 28,522.56 × 11,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.62x = 320,513,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,513,426.01/20,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.25

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