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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,301.87, 28,016.64 and 11,349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,301.87, 28,016.64 and 11,349.39 is: 15,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,301.87 : 28,016.64 = 11,349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,301.87/28,016.64 = 11,349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,301.87x = 28,016.64 × 11,349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,301.87x = 317,971,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,971,773.85/20,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.19

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