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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,313.25, 28,035.53 and 11,928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,313.25, 28,035.53 and 11,928.13 is: 16,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313.25 : 28,035.53 = 11,928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313.25/28,035.53 = 11,928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313.25x = 28,035.53 × 11,928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313.25x = 334,411,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,411,446.46/20,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.72

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