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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.49, 28,476.98 and 11,204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.49, 28,476.98 and 11,204.05 is: 15,461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.49 : 28,476.98 = 11,204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.49/28,476.98 = 11,204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.49x = 28,476.98 × 11,204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.49x = 319,057,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,057,507.77/20,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.59

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