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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,412.39, 28,166.93 and 11,460.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,412.39, 28,166.93 and 11,460.87 is: 15,814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,412.39 : 28,166.93 = 11,460.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,412.39/28,166.93 = 11,460.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,412.39x = 28,166.93 × 11,460.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,412.39x = 322,817,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,817,465.72/20,412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.78

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