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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.27, 28,255.79 and 11,522.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.27, 28,255.79 and 11,522.79 is: 15,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.27 : 28,255.79 = 11,522.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.27/28,255.79 = 11,522.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.27x = 28,255.79 × 11,522.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.27x = 325,585,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,585,476.84/20,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.40

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