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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.68, 28,477.30 and 11,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.68, 28,477.30 and 11,204.24 is: 15,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.68 : 28,477.30 = 11,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.68/28,477.30 = 11,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.68x = 28,477.30 × 11,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.68x = 319,066,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,066,503.75/20,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.88

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