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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,449.36, 28,219.98 and 11,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,449.36, 28,219.98 and 11,496.88 is: 15,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,449.36 : 28,219.98 = 11,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,449.36/28,219.98 = 11,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,449.36x = 28,219.98 × 11,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,449.36x = 324,441,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,441,723.66/20,449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.62

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