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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,479.59, 28,260.77 and 11,527.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,479.59, 28,260.77 and 11,527.47 is: 15,907.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,479.59 : 28,260.77 = 11,527.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,479.59/28,260.77 = 11,527.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,479.59x = 28,260.77 × 11,527.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,479.59x = 325,775,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,775,120.71/20,479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,907.31

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