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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,546.24, 28,357.28 and 11,931.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,546.24, 28,357.28 and 11,931.08 is: 16,466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,546.24 : 28,357.28 = 11,931.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,546.24/28,357.28 = 11,931.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,546.24x = 28,357.28 × 11,931.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,546.24x = 338,332,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,332,774.82/20,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,466.90

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