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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.07, 28,028.12 and 11,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.07, 28,028.12 and 11,358.12 is: 15,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.07 : 28,028.12 = 11,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.07/28,028.12 = 11,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.07x = 28,028.12 × 11,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.07x = 318,346,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,346,750.33/20,312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,672.79

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