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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,623.58, 28,460.62 and 11,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,623.58, 28,460.62 and 11,192.14 is: 15,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,623.58 : 28,460.62 = 11,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,623.58/28,460.62 = 11,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,623.58x = 28,460.62 × 11,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,623.58x = 318,535,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,535,243.53/20,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.20

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