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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.28, 28,465.70 and 11,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.28, 28,465.70 and 11,195.84 is: 15,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.28 : 28,465.70 = 11,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.28/28,465.70 = 11,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.28x = 28,465.70 × 11,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.28x = 318,697,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,697,437.87/20,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.29

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