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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.97, 28,465.23 and 11,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.97, 28,465.23 and 11,195.54 is: 15,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.97 : 28,465.23 = 11,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.97/28,465.23 = 11,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.97x = 28,465.23 × 11,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.97x = 318,683,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,683,478.75/20,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.85

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