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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.65, 28,029.88 and 11,359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.65, 28,029.88 and 11,359.05 is: 15,675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.65 : 28,029.88 = 11,359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.65/28,029.88 = 11,359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.65x = 28,029.88 × 11,359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.65x = 318,392,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,392,808.41/20,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.38

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