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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.53, 28,493.64 and 11,216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.53, 28,493.64 and 11,216.16 is: 15,478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.53 : 28,493.64 = 11,216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.53/28,493.64 = 11,216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.53x = 28,493.64 × 11,216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.53x = 319,589,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,589,225.22/20,647.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.33

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