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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,638.48, 28,481.16 and 11,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,638.48, 28,481.16 and 11,207.08 is: 15,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,638.48 : 28,481.16 = 11,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,638.48/28,481.16 = 11,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,638.48x = 28,481.16 × 11,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,638.48x = 319,190,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,190,638.61/20,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.80

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