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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,468.84, 28,246.94 and 11,516.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,468.84, 28,246.94 and 11,516.35 is: 15,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,468.84 : 28,246.94 = 11,516.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,468.84/28,246.94 = 11,516.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,468.84x = 28,246.94 × 11,516.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,468.84x = 325,301,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,301,662.47/20,468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.53

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