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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,625.07, 28,462.70 and 11,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,625.07, 28,462.70 and 11,193.64 is: 15,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,625.07 : 28,462.70 = 11,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,625.07/28,462.70 = 11,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,625.07x = 28,462.70 × 11,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,625.07x = 318,601,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,601,217.23/20,625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.28

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