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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,618.76, 28,453.64 and 11,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,618.76, 28,453.64 and 11,187.26 is: 15,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,618.76 : 28,453.64 = 11,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,618.76/28,453.64 = 11,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,618.76x = 28,453.64 × 11,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,618.76x = 318,318,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,318,070.42/20,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.27

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