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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,469.88, 28,247.28 and 11,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,469.88, 28,247.28 and 11,517.76 is: 15,893.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,469.88 : 28,247.28 = 11,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,469.88/28,247.28 = 11,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,469.88x = 28,247.28 × 11,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,469.88x = 325,345,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,345,391.69/20,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.86

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