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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.98, 28,233.36 and 11,506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.98, 28,233.36 and 11,506.05 is: 15,878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.98 : 28,233.36 = 11,506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.98/28,233.36 = 11,506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.98x = 28,233.36 × 11,506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.98x = 324,854,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,854,451.83/20,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,878.33

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