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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.19, 28,035.83 and 11,364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.19, 28,035.83 and 11,364.07 is: 15,682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.19 : 28,035.83 = 11,364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.19/28,035.83 = 11,364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.19x = 28,035.83 × 11,364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.19x = 318,600,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,600,937.63/20,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.12

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