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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414.58, 28,170.92 and 11,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414.58, 28,170.92 and 11,462.69 is: 15,817.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414.58 : 28,170.92 = 11,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414.58/28,170.92 = 11,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414.58x = 28,170.92 × 11,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414.58x = 322,914,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,914,324.81/20,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.83

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