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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.36, 28,523.52 and 11,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.36, 28,523.52 and 11,238 is: 15,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.36 : 28,523.52 = 11,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.36/28,523.52 = 11,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.36x = 28,523.52 × 11,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.36x = 320,547,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,547,317.76/20,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.33

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