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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.91, 28,464.37 and 11,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.91, 28,464.37 and 11,195.27 is: 15,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.91 : 28,464.37 = 11,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.91/28,464.37 = 11,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.91x = 28,464.37 × 11,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.91x = 318,666,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,666,137.22/20,626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.05

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