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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.67, 28,462.07 and 11,193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.67, 28,462.07 and 11,193.23 is: 15,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.67 : 28,462.07 = 11,193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.67/28,462.07 = 11,193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.67x = 28,462.07 × 11,193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.67x = 318,582,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,582,439.82/20,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.67

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