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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,314.54, 28,035.50 and 11,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,314.54, 28,035.50 and 11,362.88 is: 15,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,314.54 : 28,035.50 = 11,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,314.54/28,035.50 = 11,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,314.54x = 28,035.50 × 11,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,314.54x = 318,564,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,564,022.24/20,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.58

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