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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,469.36, 28,251.12 and 11,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,469.36, 28,251.12 and 11,854.30 is: 16,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,469.36 : 28,251.12 = 11,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,469.36/28,251.12 = 11,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,469.36x = 28,251.12 × 11,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,469.36x = 334,897,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,897,181.19/20,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,360.91

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