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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.07, 28,488.80 and 11,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.07, 28,488.80 and 11,212.64 is: 15,473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.07 : 28,488.80 = 11,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.07/28,488.80 = 11,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.07x = 28,488.80 × 11,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.07x = 319,434,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,434,602.37/20,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.43

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