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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.88, 28,286.78 and 11,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.88, 28,286.78 and 11,545.48 is: 15,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.88 : 28,286.78 = 11,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.88/28,286.78 = 11,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.88x = 28,286.78 × 11,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.88x = 326,584,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,584,452.75/20,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.60

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