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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.72, 28,477.66 and 11,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.72, 28,477.66 and 11,204.28 is: 15,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.72 : 28,477.66 = 11,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.72/28,477.66 = 11,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.72x = 28,477.66 × 11,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.72x = 319,071,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,071,676.38/20,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.11

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