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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.92, 28,466.76 and 11,196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.92, 28,466.76 and 11,196.64 is: 15,451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.92 : 28,466.76 = 11,196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.92/28,466.76 = 11,196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.92x = 28,466.76 × 11,196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.92x = 318,732,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,732,063.69/20,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.49

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