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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,466.73, 28,243.83 and 11,514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,466.73, 28,243.83 and 11,514.30 is: 15,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,466.73 : 28,243.83 = 11,514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,466.73/28,243.83 = 11,514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,466.73x = 28,243.83 × 11,514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,466.73x = 325,207,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,207,931.77/20,466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,889.59

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