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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.12, 28,492.64 and 11,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.12, 28,492.64 and 11,215.44 is: 15,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.12 : 28,492.64 = 11,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.12/28,492.64 = 11,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.12x = 28,492.64 × 11,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.12x = 319,557,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,557,494.36/20,647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.10

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