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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,523.46, 28,323.45 and 11,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,523.46, 28,323.45 and 11,691.46 is: 16,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,523.46 : 28,323.45 = 11,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,523.46/28,323.45 = 11,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,523.46x = 28,323.45 × 11,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,523.46x = 331,142,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,142,482.74/20,523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.83

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