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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,642.63, 28,486.97 and 11,211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,642.63, 28,486.97 and 11,211.19 is: 15,471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,642.63 : 28,486.97 = 11,211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,642.63/28,486.97 = 11,211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,642.63x = 28,486.97 × 11,211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,642.63x = 319,372,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,372,705.92/20,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.52

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