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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,470.47, 28,250.91 and 11,517.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,470.47, 28,250.91 and 11,517.45 is: 15,895.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,470.47 : 28,250.91 = 11,517.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,470.47/28,250.91 = 11,517.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,470.47x = 28,250.91 × 11,517.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,470.47x = 325,378,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,378,443.38/20,470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.02

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