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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.47, 28,083 and 11,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.47, 28,083 and 11,275.46 is: 15,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.47 : 28,083 = 11,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.47/28,083 = 11,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.47x = 28,083 × 11,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.47x = 316,648,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,648,602.77/20,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.77

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