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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.58, 28,464.71 and 11,195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.58, 28,464.71 and 11,195.16 is: 15,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.58 : 28,464.71 = 11,195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.58/28,464.71 = 11,195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.58x = 28,464.71 × 11,195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.58x = 318,666,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,666,926.83/20,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.34

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