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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.72, 28,465.24 and 11,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.72, 28,465.24 and 11,195.28 is: 15,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.72 : 28,465.24 = 11,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.72/28,465.24 = 11,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.72x = 28,465.24 × 11,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.72x = 318,676,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,676,332.07/20,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.69

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