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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,309.71, 28,030.01 and 11,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,309.71, 28,030.01 and 11,357.71 is: 15,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,309.71 : 28,030.01 = 11,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,309.71/28,030.01 = 11,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,309.71x = 28,030.01 × 11,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,309.71x = 318,356,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,356,724.88/20,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.10

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