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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,421.96, 28,181.44 and 11,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,421.96, 28,181.44 and 11,469.88 is: 15,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,421.96 : 28,181.44 = 11,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,421.96/28,181.44 = 11,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,421.96x = 28,181.44 × 11,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,421.96x = 323,237,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,237,735.03/20,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.95

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