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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,303.84, 28,019.93 and 11,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,303.84, 28,019.93 and 11,351.72 is: 15,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,303.84 : 28,019.93 = 11,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,303.84/28,019.93 = 11,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,303.84x = 28,019.93 × 11,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,303.84x = 318,074,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,074,202.92/20,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.72

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