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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.07, 28,026.74 and 11,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.07, 28,026.74 and 11,357.12 is: 15,671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.07 : 28,026.74 = 11,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.07/28,026.74 = 11,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.07x = 28,026.74 × 11,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.07x = 318,303,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,303,147.85/20,311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.42

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