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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.61, 28,458.34 and 11,190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.61, 28,458.34 and 11,190.15 is: 15,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.61 : 28,458.34 = 11,190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.61/28,458.34 = 11,190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.61x = 28,458.34 × 11,190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.61x = 318,453,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,453,065.38/20,621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.69

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