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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.97, 28,464.45 and 11,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.97, 28,464.45 and 11,195.33 is: 15,449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.97 : 28,464.45 = 11,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.97/28,464.45 = 11,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.97x = 28,464.45 × 11,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.97x = 318,668,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,668,867.85/20,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.14

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