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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.66, 28,239.90 and 11,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.66, 28,239.90 and 11,511.02 is: 15,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.66 : 28,239.90 = 11,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.66/28,239.90 = 11,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.66x = 28,239.90 × 11,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.66x = 325,070,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,070,053.70/20,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.01

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