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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,481.64, 28,266.14 and 11,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,481.64, 28,266.14 and 11,530.04 is: 15,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,481.64 : 28,266.14 = 11,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,481.64/28,266.14 = 11,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,481.64x = 28,266.14 × 11,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,481.64x = 325,909,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,909,724.85/20,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.29

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