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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,465.60, 28,241.60 and 11,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,465.60, 28,241.60 and 11,513.60 is: 15,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,465.60 : 28,241.60 = 11,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,465.60/28,241.60 = 11,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,465.60x = 28,241.60 × 11,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,465.60x = 325,162,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,162,485.76/20,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.25

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