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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,486.93, 28,272.49 and 11,534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,486.93, 28,272.49 and 11,534.75 is: 15,918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,486.93 : 28,272.49 = 11,534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,486.93/28,272.49 = 11,534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,486.93x = 28,272.49 × 11,534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,486.93x = 326,116,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,116,104.03/20,486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,918.25

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