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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,638.24, 28,480.96 and 11,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,638.24, 28,480.96 and 11,206.88 is: 15,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,638.24 : 28,480.96 = 11,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,638.24/28,480.96 = 11,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,638.24x = 28,480.96 × 11,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,638.24x = 319,182,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,182,701.00/20,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.60

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