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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,640.15, 28,483.72 and 11,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,640.15, 28,483.72 and 11,208.78 is: 15,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,640.15 : 28,483.72 = 11,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,640.15/28,483.72 = 11,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,640.15x = 28,483.72 × 11,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,640.15x = 319,267,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,267,723.04/20,640.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.29

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