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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,313.87, 28,032.62 and 11,239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,313.87, 28,032.62 and 11,239.57 is: 15,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313.87 : 28,032.62 = 11,239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313.87/28,032.62 = 11,239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313.87x = 28,032.62 × 11,239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313.87x = 315,074,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,074,594.77/20,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.32

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