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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.65, 28,438.59 and 11,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.65, 28,438.59 and 11,176.22 is: 15,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.65 : 28,438.59 = 11,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.65/28,438.59 = 11,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.65x = 28,438.59 × 11,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.65x = 317,835,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,835,938.33/20,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.20

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