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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.66, 28,465.40 and 11,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.66, 28,465.40 and 11,196.02 is: 15,450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.66 : 28,465.40 = 11,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.66/28,465.40 = 11,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.66x = 28,465.40 × 11,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.66x = 318,699,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,699,073.37/20,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.09

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