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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,470.96, 28,248.40 and 11,516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,470.96, 28,248.40 and 11,516.74 is: 15,892.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,470.96 : 28,248.40 = 11,516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,470.96/28,248.40 = 11,516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,470.96x = 28,248.40 × 11,516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,470.96x = 325,329,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,329,478.22/20,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.24

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