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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.64, 28,480.52 and 11,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.64, 28,480.52 and 11,206.80 is: 15,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.64 : 28,480.52 = 11,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.64/28,480.52 = 11,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.64x = 28,480.52 × 11,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.64x = 319,175,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,175,491.54/20,637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.70

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