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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.16, 28,479.54 and 11,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.16, 28,479.54 and 11,205.88 is: 15,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.16 : 28,479.54 = 11,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.16/28,479.54 = 11,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.16x = 28,479.54 × 11,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.16x = 319,138,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,138,307.70/20,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.26

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