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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,481.69, 28,264.79 and 11,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,481.69, 28,264.79 and 11,529.33 is: 15,910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,481.69 : 28,264.79 = 11,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,481.69/28,264.79 = 11,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,481.69x = 28,264.79 × 11,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,481.69x = 325,874,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,874,120.11/20,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.51

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