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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.74, 28,480.41 and 11,206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.74, 28,480.41 and 11,206.32 is: 15,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.74 : 28,480.41 = 11,206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.74/28,480.41 = 11,206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.74x = 28,480.41 × 11,206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.74x = 319,160,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,160,588.19/20,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.90

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