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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,483.68, 28,267.32 and 11,531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,483.68, 28,267.32 and 11,531.29 is: 15,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,483.68 : 28,267.32 = 11,531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,483.68/28,267.32 = 11,531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,483.68x = 28,267.32 × 11,531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,483.68x = 325,958,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,958,664.44/20,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,913.09

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