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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,473.76, 28,253.72 and 11,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,473.76, 28,253.72 and 11,521.28 is: 15,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,473.76 : 28,253.72 = 11,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,473.76/28,253.72 = 11,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,473.76x = 28,253.72 × 11,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,473.76x = 325,519,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,519,118.60/20,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.33

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