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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,488.11, 28,273.14 and 11,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,488.11, 28,273.14 and 11,535.42 is: 15,918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,488.11 : 28,273.14 = 11,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,488.11/28,273.14 = 11,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,488.11x = 28,273.14 × 11,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,488.11x = 326,142,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,142,544.62/20,488.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,918.63

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