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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.29, 28,036.33 and 11,818.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.29, 28,036.33 and 11,818.58 is: 16,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.29 : 28,036.33 = 11,818.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.29/28,036.33 = 11,818.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.29x = 28,036.33 × 11,818.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.29x = 331,349,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,349,439.28/20,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,309.55

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