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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.68, 28,464.84 and 11,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.68, 28,464.84 and 11,195.28 is: 15,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.68 : 28,464.84 = 11,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.68/28,464.84 = 11,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.68x = 28,464.84 × 11,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.68x = 318,671,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,671,853.96/20,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.50

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