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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.36, 28,031.40 and 11,358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.36, 28,031.40 and 11,358.89 is: 15,675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.36 : 28,031.40 = 11,358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.36/28,031.40 = 11,358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.36x = 28,031.40 × 11,358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.36x = 318,405,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,405,448.99/20,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.46

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