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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.84, 28,190.29 and 11,473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.84, 28,190.29 and 11,473.34 is: 15,834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.84 : 28,190.29 = 11,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.84/28,190.29 = 11,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.84x = 28,190.29 × 11,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.84x = 323,436,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,436,757.08/20,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,834.69

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