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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,483.04, 28,264.98 and 11,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,483.04, 28,264.98 and 11,528.76 is: 15,908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,483.04 : 28,264.98 = 11,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,483.04/28,264.98 = 11,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,483.04x = 28,264.98 × 11,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,483.04x = 325,860,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,860,170.82/20,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.78

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