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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.52, 28,459.15 and 11,191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.52, 28,459.15 and 11,191.08 is: 15,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.52 : 28,459.15 = 11,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.52/28,459.15 = 11,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.52x = 28,459.15 × 11,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.52x = 318,488,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,488,624.38/20,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.73

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