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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,492.65, 28,279.58 and 11,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,492.65, 28,279.58 and 11,541.03 is: 15,926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,492.65 : 28,279.58 = 11,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,492.65/28,279.58 = 11,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,492.65x = 28,279.58 × 11,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,492.65x = 326,375,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,375,481.17/20,492.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.47

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