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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,473.49, 28,253.97 and 11,521.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,473.49, 28,253.97 and 11,521.31 is: 15,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,473.49 : 28,253.97 = 11,521.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,473.49/28,253.97 = 11,521.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,473.49x = 28,253.97 × 11,521.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,473.49x = 325,522,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,522,747.10/20,473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.72

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