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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.98, 28,477.71 and 11,204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.98, 28,477.71 and 11,204.58 is: 15,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.98 : 28,477.71 = 11,204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.98/28,477.71 = 11,204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.98x = 28,477.71 × 11,204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.98x = 319,080,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,080,779.91/20,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.35

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