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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,399.61, 28,151.97 and 11,447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,399.61, 28,151.97 and 11,447.83 is: 15,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,399.61 : 28,151.97 = 11,447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,399.61/28,151.97 = 11,447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,399.61x = 28,151.97 × 11,447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,399.61x = 322,278,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,278,825.97/20,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.28

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