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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.71, 28,466.31 and 11,196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.71, 28,466.31 and 11,196.27 is: 15,450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.71 : 28,466.31 = 11,196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.71/28,466.31 = 11,196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.71x = 28,466.31 × 11,196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.71x = 318,716,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,716,492.66/20,627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.89

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