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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,682.46, 28,541.82 and 11,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,682.46, 28,541.82 and 11,251 is: 15,526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,682.46 : 28,541.82 = 11,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,682.46/28,541.82 = 11,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,682.46x = 28,541.82 × 11,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,682.46x = 321,124,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,124,016.82/20,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.39

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