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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,465.12, 28,241.67 and 11,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,465.12, 28,241.67 and 11,512.68 is: 15,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,465.12 : 28,241.67 = 11,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,465.12/28,241.67 = 11,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,465.12x = 28,241.67 × 11,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,465.12x = 325,137,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,137,246.64/20,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.38

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