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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.98, 28,459.28 and 11,191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.98, 28,459.28 and 11,191.54 is: 15,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.98 : 28,459.28 = 11,191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.98/28,459.28 = 11,191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.98x = 28,459.28 × 11,191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.98x = 318,503,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,503,170.49/20,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.09

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