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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,315.76, 28,033.21 and 11,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,315.76, 28,033.21 and 11,361.81 is: 15,677.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,315.76 : 28,033.21 = 11,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,315.76/28,033.21 = 11,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,315.76x = 28,033.21 × 11,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,315.76x = 318,508,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,508,005.71/20,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,677.88

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