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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.84, 28,466.45 and 11,196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.84, 28,466.45 and 11,196.41 is: 15,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.84 : 28,466.45 = 11,196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.84/28,466.45 = 11,196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.84x = 28,466.45 × 11,196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.84x = 318,722,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,722,045.44/20,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.06

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