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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,483.62, 28,261.74 and 11,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,483.62, 28,261.74 and 11,530.60 is: 15,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,483.62 : 28,261.74 = 11,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,483.62/28,261.74 = 11,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,483.62x = 28,261.74 × 11,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,483.62x = 325,874,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,874,819.24/20,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.04

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