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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.34, 28,236.15 and 11,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.34, 28,236.15 and 11,510.22 is: 15,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.34 : 28,236.15 = 11,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.34/28,236.15 = 11,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.34x = 28,236.15 × 11,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.34x = 325,004,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,004,298.45/20,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.05

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