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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.42, 28,449.35 and 11,184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.42, 28,449.35 and 11,184.05 is: 15,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.42 : 28,449.35 = 11,184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.42/28,449.35 = 11,184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.42x = 28,449.35 × 11,184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.42x = 318,178,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,178,754.70/20,615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.02

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