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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,484.89, 28,271.84 and 11,534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,484.89, 28,271.84 and 11,534.13 is: 15,918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,484.89 : 28,271.84 = 11,534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,484.89/28,271.84 = 11,534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,484.89x = 28,271.84 × 11,534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,484.89x = 326,091,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,091,077.90/20,484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,918.62

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