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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,302.70, 28,018.60 and 11,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,302.70, 28,018.60 and 11,350.20 is: 15,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,302.70 : 28,018.60 = 11,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,302.70/28,018.60 = 11,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,302.70x = 28,018.60 × 11,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,302.70x = 318,016,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,016,711.61/20,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.76

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