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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,304.54, 28,023.72 and 11,811.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,304.54, 28,023.72 and 11,811.58 is: 16,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,304.54 : 28,023.72 = 11,811.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,304.54/28,023.72 = 11,811.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,304.54x = 28,023.72 × 11,811.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,304.54x = 331,004,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,004,410.68/20,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.99

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