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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,310.24, 28,027.62 and 11,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,310.24, 28,027.62 and 11,357.82 is: 15,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,310.24 : 28,027.62 = 11,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,310.24/28,027.62 = 11,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,310.24x = 28,027.62 × 11,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,310.24x = 318,332,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,332,662.99/20,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.50

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