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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,409.63, 28,161.72 and 11,457.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,409.63, 28,161.72 and 11,457.51 is: 15,809.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,409.63 : 28,161.72 = 11,457.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,409.63/28,161.72 = 11,457.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,409.63x = 28,161.72 × 11,457.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,409.63x = 322,663,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,663,188.52/20,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,809.36

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