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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,411.62, 28,167.27 and 11,459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,411.62, 28,167.27 and 11,459.63 is: 15,813.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411.62 : 28,167.27 = 11,459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411.62/28,167.27 = 11,459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411.62x = 28,167.27 × 11,459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411.62x = 322,786,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,786,492.31/20,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,813.86

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