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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,423.17, 28,183.44 and 11,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,423.17, 28,183.44 and 11,470.24 is: 15,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,423.17 : 28,183.44 = 11,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,423.17/28,183.44 = 11,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,423.17x = 28,183.44 × 11,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,423.17x = 323,270,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,270,820.83/20,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.63

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