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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.67, 28,287.14 and 11,545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.67, 28,287.14 and 11,545.49 is: 15,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.67 : 28,287.14 = 11,545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.67/28,287.14 = 11,545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.67x = 28,287.14 × 11,545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.67x = 326,588,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,588,692.84/20,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.97

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