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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,640.78, 28,484.28 and 11,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,640.78, 28,484.28 and 11,209.32 is: 15,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,640.78 : 28,484.28 = 11,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,640.78/28,484.28 = 11,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,640.78x = 28,484.28 × 11,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,640.78x = 319,289,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,289,409.49/20,640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.86

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