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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.71, 28,521.61 and 11,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.71, 28,521.61 and 11,237.19 is: 15,506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.71 : 28,521.61 = 11,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.71/28,521.61 = 11,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.71x = 28,521.61 × 11,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.71x = 320,502,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,502,750.68/20,668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.66

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