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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.43, 28,457.46 and 11,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.43, 28,457.46 and 11,189.97 is: 15,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.43 : 28,457.46 = 11,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.43/28,457.46 = 11,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.43x = 28,457.46 × 11,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.43x = 318,438,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,438,123.68/20,621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.10

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