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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.61, 28,524.12 and 11,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.61, 28,524.12 and 11,238.12 is: 15,508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.61 : 28,524.12 = 11,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.61/28,524.12 = 11,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.61x = 28,524.12 × 11,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.61x = 320,557,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,557,483.45/20,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.64

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