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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.56, 28,482.34 and 11,208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.56, 28,482.34 and 11,208.19 is: 15,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.56 : 28,482.34 = 11,208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.56/28,482.34 = 11,208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.56x = 28,482.34 × 11,208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.56x = 319,235,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,235,279.91/20,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.16

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