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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.94, 28,524.60 and 11,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.94, 28,524.60 and 11,238.48 is: 15,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.94 : 28,524.60 = 11,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.94/28,524.60 = 11,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.94x = 28,524.60 × 11,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.94x = 320,573,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,573,146.61/20,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.15

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