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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.67, 28,466.31 and 11,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.67, 28,466.31 and 11,196.30 is: 15,450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.67 : 28,466.31 = 11,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.67/28,466.31 = 11,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.67x = 28,466.31 × 11,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.67x = 318,717,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,717,346.65/20,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.96

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