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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,495.03, 28,285.81 and 11,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,495.03, 28,285.81 and 11,544.26 is: 15,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,495.03 : 28,285.81 = 11,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,495.03/28,285.81 = 11,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,495.03x = 28,285.81 × 11,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,495.03x = 326,538,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,538,574.66/20,495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.58

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