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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,657.62, 28,507.46 and 11,226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,657.62, 28,507.46 and 11,226.22 is: 15,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,657.62 : 28,507.46 = 11,226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,657.62/28,507.46 = 11,226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,657.62x = 28,507.46 × 11,226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,657.62x = 320,031,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,031,017.60/20,657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.15

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