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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.67, 28,554.51 and 11,260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.67, 28,554.51 and 11,260.23 is: 15,539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.67 : 28,554.51 = 11,260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.67/28,554.51 = 11,260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.67x = 28,554.51 × 11,260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.67x = 321,530,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,530,350.14/20,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.12

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