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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,625.22, 28,462.83 and 11,193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,625.22, 28,462.83 and 11,193.78 is: 15,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,625.22 : 28,462.83 = 11,193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,625.22/28,462.83 = 11,193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,625.22x = 28,462.83 × 11,193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,625.22x = 318,606,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,606,601.23/20,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.43

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