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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,625.76, 28,463.40 and 11,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,625.76, 28,463.40 and 11,194.12 is: 15,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,625.76 : 28,463.40 = 11,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,625.76/28,463.40 = 11,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,625.76x = 28,463.40 × 11,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,625.76x = 318,622,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,622,715.21/20,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.80

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