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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,419.94, 28,178.51 and 11,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,419.94, 28,178.51 and 11,467.82 is: 15,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,419.94 : 28,178.51 = 11,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,419.94/28,178.51 = 11,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,419.94x = 28,178.51 × 11,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,419.94x = 323,146,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,146,093.66/20,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.02

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