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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.52, 28,480.28 and 11,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.52, 28,480.28 and 11,206.08 is: 15,464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.52 : 28,480.28 = 11,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.52/28,480.28 = 11,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.52x = 28,480.28 × 11,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.52x = 319,152,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,152,296.10/20,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.66

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