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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.72, 28,493.86 and 11,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.72, 28,493.86 and 11,216.28 is: 15,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.72 : 28,493.86 = 11,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.72/28,493.86 = 11,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.72x = 28,493.86 × 11,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.72x = 319,595,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,595,112.04/20,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.47

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