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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.02, 28,524.59 and 11,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.02, 28,524.59 and 11,238.56 is: 15,509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.02 : 28,524.59 = 11,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.02/28,524.59 = 11,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.02x = 28,524.59 × 11,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.02x = 320,575,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,575,316.19/20,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.19

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