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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.73, 28,477.37 and 11,204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.73, 28,477.37 and 11,204.45 is: 15,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.73 : 28,477.37 = 11,204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.73/28,477.37 = 11,204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.73x = 28,477.37 × 11,204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.73x = 319,073,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,073,212.27/20,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.17

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