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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,315.88, 28,038.24 and 11,365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,315.88, 28,038.24 and 11,365.65 is: 15,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,315.88 : 28,038.24 = 11,365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,315.88/28,038.24 = 11,365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,315.88x = 28,038.24 × 11,365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,315.88x = 318,672,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,672,822.46/20,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,685.90

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