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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.04, 28,185.92 and 11,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.04, 28,185.92 and 11,473.52 is: 15,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.04 : 28,185.92 = 11,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.04/28,185.92 = 11,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.04x = 28,185.92 × 11,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.04x = 323,391,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,391,716.84/20,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,833.10

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