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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,473.81, 28,253.71 and 11,521.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,473.81, 28,253.71 and 11,521.38 is: 15,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,473.81 : 28,253.71 = 11,521.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,473.81/28,253.71 = 11,521.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,473.81x = 28,253.71 × 11,521.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,473.81x = 325,521,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,521,729.32/20,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.42

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