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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.77, 28,493.93 and 11,216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.77, 28,493.93 and 11,216.34 is: 15,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.77 : 28,493.93 = 11,216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.77/28,493.93 = 11,216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.77x = 28,493.93 × 11,216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.77x = 319,597,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,597,606.82/20,647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.55

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