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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,638.44, 28,480.59 and 11,206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,638.44, 28,480.59 and 11,206.98 is: 15,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,638.44 : 28,480.59 = 11,206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,638.44/28,480.59 = 11,206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,638.44x = 28,480.59 × 11,206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,638.44x = 319,181,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,181,402.52/20,638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.38

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