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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.42, 28,465.86 and 11,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.42, 28,465.86 and 11,195.98 is: 15,450.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.42 : 28,465.86 = 11,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.42/28,465.86 = 11,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.42x = 28,465.86 × 11,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.42x = 318,703,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,703,143.26/20,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.46

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