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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.76, 28,459.28 and 11,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.76, 28,459.28 and 11,191.12 is: 15,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.76 : 28,459.28 = 11,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.76/28,459.28 = 11,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.76x = 28,459.28 × 11,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.76x = 318,491,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,491,217.59/20,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.68

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