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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,309.36, 28,027.26 and 11,355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,309.36, 28,027.26 and 11,355.89 is: 15,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,309.36 : 28,027.26 = 11,355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,309.36/28,027.26 = 11,355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,309.36x = 28,027.26 × 11,355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,309.36x = 318,274,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,274,341.43/20,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.32

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