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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.07, 28,189.47 and 11,474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.07, 28,189.47 and 11,474.95 is: 15,835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.07 : 28,189.47 = 11,474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.07/28,189.47 = 11,474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.07x = 28,189.47 × 11,474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.07x = 323,472,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,472,758.78/20,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.49

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