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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.92, 28,033.26 and 11,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.92, 28,033.26 and 11,361.26 is: 15,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.92 : 28,033.26 = 11,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.92/28,033.26 = 11,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.92x = 28,033.26 × 11,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.92x = 318,493,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,493,155.51/20,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.34

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