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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.99, 28,477.97 and 11,204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.99, 28,477.97 and 11,204.55 is: 15,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.99 : 28,477.97 = 11,204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.99/28,477.97 = 11,204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.99x = 28,477.97 × 11,204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.99x = 319,082,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,082,838.76/20,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.44

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