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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.87, 28,482.77 and 11,208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.87, 28,482.77 and 11,208.50 is: 15,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.87 : 28,482.77 = 11,208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.87/28,482.77 = 11,208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.87x = 28,482.77 × 11,208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.87x = 319,249,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,249,127.55/20,639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.59

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