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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,469.45, 28,247.96 and 11,517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,469.45, 28,247.96 and 11,517.11 is: 15,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,469.45 : 28,247.96 = 11,517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,469.45/28,247.96 = 11,517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,469.45x = 28,247.96 × 11,517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,469.45x = 325,334,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,334,856.08/20,469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.68

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