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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,472.56, 28,251.80 and 11,520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,472.56, 28,251.80 and 11,520.05 is: 15,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,472.56 : 28,251.80 = 11,520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,472.56/28,251.80 = 11,520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,472.56x = 28,251.80 × 11,520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,472.56x = 325,462,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,462,161.62/20,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,897.49

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