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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.50, 28,477.61 and 11,204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.50, 28,477.61 and 11,204.67 is: 15,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.50 : 28,477.61 = 11,204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.50/28,477.61 = 11,204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.50x = 28,477.61 × 11,204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.50x = 319,082,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,082,166.42/20,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.78

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