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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,474.16, 28,255.98 and 11,521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,474.16, 28,255.98 and 11,521.10 is: 15,900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,474.16 : 28,255.98 = 11,521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,474.16/28,255.98 = 11,521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,474.16x = 28,255.98 × 11,521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,474.16x = 325,539,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,539,829.90/20,474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.03

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