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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,495.94, 28,284.92 and 11,543.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,495.94, 28,284.92 and 11,543.77 is: 15,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,495.94 : 28,284.92 = 11,543.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,495.94/28,284.92 = 11,543.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,495.94x = 28,284.92 × 11,543.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,495.94x = 326,514,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,514,610.95/20,495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.70

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