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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.99, 28,465.76 and 11,195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.99, 28,465.76 and 11,195.53 is: 15,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.99 : 28,465.76 = 11,195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.99/28,465.76 = 11,195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.99x = 28,465.76 × 11,195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.99x = 318,689,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,689,071.75/20,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.10

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