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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,546.49, 28,354.15 and 11,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,546.49, 28,354.15 and 11,115.06 is: 15,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,546.49 : 28,354.15 = 11,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,546.49/28,354.15 = 11,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,546.49x = 28,354.15 × 11,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,546.49x = 315,158,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,158,078.50/20,546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.78

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