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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,315.09, 28,033.08 and 11,815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,315.09, 28,033.08 and 11,815.54 is: 16,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,315.09 : 28,033.08 = 11,815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,315.09/28,033.08 = 11,815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,315.09x = 28,033.08 × 11,815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,315.09x = 331,225,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,225,978.06/20,315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,304.43

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