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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.08, 28,524.68 and 11,238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.08, 28,524.68 and 11,238.64 is: 15,509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.08 : 28,524.68 = 11,238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.08/28,524.68 = 11,238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.08x = 28,524.68 × 11,238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.08x = 320,578,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,578,609.64/20,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.31

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