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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,483.93, 28,268.35 and 11,531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,483.93, 28,268.35 and 11,531.75 is: 15,914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,483.93 : 28,268.35 = 11,531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,483.93/28,268.35 = 11,531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,483.93x = 28,268.35 × 11,531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,483.93x = 325,983,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,983,545.11/20,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,914.11

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