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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.92, 28,031.88 and 11,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.92, 28,031.88 and 11,360.26 is: 15,677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.92 : 28,031.88 = 11,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.92/28,031.88 = 11,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.92x = 28,031.88 × 11,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.92x = 318,449,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,449,375.01/20,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,677.96

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