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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.92, 28,466.54 and 11,196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.92, 28,466.54 and 11,196.48 is: 15,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.92 : 28,466.54 = 11,196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.92/28,466.54 = 11,196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.92x = 28,466.54 × 11,196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.92x = 318,725,045.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,725,045.78/20,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.15

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