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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.34, 28,035.93 and 11,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.34, 28,035.93 and 11,364.58 is: 15,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.34 : 28,035.93 = 11,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.34/28,035.93 = 11,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.34x = 28,035.93 × 11,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.34x = 318,616,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,616,569.36/20,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.77

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