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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.26, 28,036.32 and 11,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.26, 28,036.32 and 11,364.74 is: 15,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.26 : 28,036.32 = 11,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.26/28,036.32 = 11,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.26x = 28,036.32 × 11,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.26x = 318,625,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,625,487.36/20,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.27

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