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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,314.18, 28,033.86 and 11,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,314.18, 28,033.86 and 11,362.06 is: 15,679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,314.18 : 28,033.86 = 11,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,314.18/28,033.86 = 11,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,314.18x = 28,033.86 × 11,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,314.18x = 318,522,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,522,399.35/20,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.81

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