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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,306.72, 28,023.62 and 11,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,306.72, 28,023.62 and 11,353.25 is: 15,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,306.72 : 28,023.62 = 11,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,306.72/28,023.62 = 11,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,306.72x = 28,023.62 × 11,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,306.72x = 318,158,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,158,966.88/20,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.67

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