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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,419.74, 28,178.90 and 11,467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,419.74, 28,178.90 and 11,467.26 is: 15,824.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,419.74 : 28,178.90 = 11,467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,419.74/28,178.90 = 11,467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,419.74x = 28,178.90 × 11,467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,419.74x = 323,134,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,134,772.81/20,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,824.63

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