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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.62, 28,492.83 and 11,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.62, 28,492.83 and 11,215.98 is: 15,477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.62 : 28,492.83 = 11,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.62/28,492.83 = 11,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.62x = 28,492.83 × 11,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.62x = 319,575,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,575,011.42/20,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.57

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