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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,442.64, 28,209.55 and 11,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,442.64, 28,209.55 and 11,490.02 is: 15,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,442.64 : 28,209.55 = 11,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,442.64/28,209.55 = 11,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,442.64x = 28,209.55 × 11,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,442.64x = 324,128,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,128,293.69/20,442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.50

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