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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,643.63, 28,488.35 and 11,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,643.63, 28,488.35 and 11,212.19 is: 15,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,643.63 : 28,488.35 = 11,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,643.63/28,488.35 = 11,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,643.63x = 28,488.35 × 11,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,643.63x = 319,416,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,416,792.99/20,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.90

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