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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.70, 28,480.14 and 11,206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.70, 28,480.14 and 11,206.26 is: 15,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.70 : 28,480.14 = 11,206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.70/28,480.14 = 11,206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.70x = 28,480.14 × 11,206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.70x = 319,155,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,155,853.68/20,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.70

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