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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.96, 28,480.68 and 11,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.96, 28,480.68 and 11,206.50 is: 15,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.96 : 28,480.68 = 11,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.96/28,480.68 = 11,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.96x = 28,480.68 × 11,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.96x = 319,168,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,168,740.42/20,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.13

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