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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,314.99, 28,036.02 and 11,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,314.99, 28,036.02 and 11,364.04 is: 15,683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,314.99 : 28,036.02 = 11,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,314.99/28,036.02 = 11,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,314.99x = 28,036.02 × 11,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,314.99x = 318,602,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,602,452.72/20,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.12

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