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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,498.43, 28,287.87 and 11,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,498.43, 28,287.87 and 11,546.09 is: 15,933.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,498.43 : 28,287.87 = 11,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,498.43/28,287.87 = 11,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,498.43x = 28,287.87 × 11,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,498.43x = 326,614,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,614,373.39/20,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.63

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