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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,464.32, 28,240.48 and 11,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,464.32, 28,240.48 and 11,511.82 is: 15,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,464.32 : 28,240.48 = 11,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,464.32/28,240.48 = 11,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,464.32x = 28,240.48 × 11,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,464.32x = 325,099,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,099,322.47/20,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.15

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