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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,496.33, 28,286.51 and 11,544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,496.33, 28,286.51 and 11,544.93 is: 15,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,496.33 : 28,286.51 = 11,544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,496.33/28,286.51 = 11,544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,496.33x = 28,286.51 × 11,544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,496.33x = 326,565,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,565,720.17/20,496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.89

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