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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414.72, 28,172.28 and 11,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414.72, 28,172.28 and 11,462.24 is: 15,817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414.72 : 28,172.28 = 11,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414.72/28,172.28 = 11,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414.72x = 28,172.28 × 11,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414.72x = 322,917,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,917,434.71/20,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.87

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