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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,907.76, 28,853.48 and 11,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,907.76, 28,853.48 and 11,476.24 is: 15,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,907.76 : 28,853.48 = 11,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,907.76/28,853.48 = 11,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,907.76x = 28,853.48 × 11,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,907.76x = 331,129,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,129,461.32/20,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,837.63

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