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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.92, 28,493.95 and 11,216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.92, 28,493.95 and 11,216.47 is: 15,478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.92 : 28,493.95 = 11,216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.92/28,493.95 = 11,216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.92x = 28,493.95 × 11,216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.92x = 319,601,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,601,535.36/20,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.63

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