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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,313.27, 28,032.92 and 11,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,313.27, 28,032.92 and 11,360.58 is: 15,677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313.27 : 28,032.92 = 11,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313.27/28,032.92 = 11,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313.27x = 28,032.92 × 11,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313.27x = 318,470,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,470,173.49/20,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,677.94

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