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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.18, 28,237.68 and 11,509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.18, 28,237.68 and 11,509.67 is: 15,883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.18 : 28,237.68 = 11,509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.18/28,237.68 = 11,509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.18x = 28,237.68 × 11,509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.18x = 325,006,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,006,448.96/20,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.28

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