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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.26, 28,457.22 and 11,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.26, 28,457.22 and 11,189.62 is: 15,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.26 : 28,457.22 = 11,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.26/28,457.22 = 11,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.26x = 28,457.22 × 11,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.26x = 318,425,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,425,478.06/20,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.61

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