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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.64, 28,463.76 and 11,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.64, 28,463.76 and 11,194.96 is: 15,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.64 : 28,463.76 = 11,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.64/28,463.76 = 11,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.64x = 28,463.76 × 11,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.64x = 318,650,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,650,654.65/20,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.50

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