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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,630.92, 28,470.46 and 11,199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,630.92, 28,470.46 and 11,199.46 is: 15,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,630.92 : 28,470.46 = 11,199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,630.92/28,470.46 = 11,199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,630.92x = 28,470.46 × 11,199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,630.92x = 318,853,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,853,777.95/20,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.14

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