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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.16, 28,481.28 and 11,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.16, 28,481.28 and 11,207.52 is: 15,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.16 : 28,481.28 = 11,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.16/28,481.28 = 11,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.16x = 28,481.28 × 11,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.16x = 319,204,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,204,515.23/20,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.96

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