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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.65, 28,480.11 and 11,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.65, 28,480.11 and 11,206.22 is: 15,464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.65 : 28,480.11 = 11,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.65/28,480.11 = 11,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.65x = 28,480.11 × 11,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.65x = 319,154,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,154,193.86/20,637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.66

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