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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,445.76, 28,214.52 and 11,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,445.76, 28,214.52 and 11,493.04 is: 15,860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,445.76 : 28,214.52 = 11,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,445.76/28,214.52 = 11,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,445.76x = 28,214.52 × 11,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,445.76x = 324,270,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,270,606.94/20,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.04

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