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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.24, 28,476.64 and 11,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.24, 28,476.64 and 11,203.81 is: 15,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.24 : 28,476.64 = 11,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.24/28,476.64 = 11,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.24x = 28,476.64 × 11,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.24x = 319,046,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,046,665.60/20,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.25

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