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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.92, 28,462.41 and 11,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.92, 28,462.41 and 11,193.48 is: 15,447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.92 : 28,462.41 = 11,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.92/28,462.41 = 11,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.92x = 28,462.41 × 11,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.92x = 318,593,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,593,361.12/20,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.01

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