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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,478.24, 28,262.70 and 11,527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,478.24, 28,262.70 and 11,527.50 is: 15,909.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,478.24 : 28,262.70 = 11,527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,478.24/28,262.70 = 11,527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,478.24x = 28,262.70 × 11,527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,478.24x = 325,798,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,798,274.25/20,478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.49

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