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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,473.44, 28,253.26 and 11,521.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,473.44, 28,253.26 and 11,521.09 is: 15,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,473.44 : 28,253.26 = 11,521.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,473.44/28,253.26 = 11,521.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,473.44x = 28,253.26 × 11,521.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,473.44x = 325,508,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,508,464.23/20,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.06

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