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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.84, 28,459.68 and 11,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.84, 28,459.68 and 11,191.44 is: 15,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.84 : 28,459.68 = 11,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.84/28,459.68 = 11,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.84x = 28,459.68 × 11,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.84x = 318,504,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,504,801.14/20,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.27

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