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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,491.92, 28,277.78 and 11,539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,491.92, 28,277.78 and 11,539.13 is: 15,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,491.92 : 28,277.78 = 11,539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,491.92/28,277.78 = 11,539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,491.92x = 28,277.78 × 11,539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,491.92x = 326,300,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,300,780.45/20,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,923.39

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