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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.52, 28,034.28 and 11,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.52, 28,034.28 and 11,361.78 is: 15,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.52 : 28,034.28 = 11,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.52/28,034.28 = 11,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.52x = 28,034.28 × 11,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.52x = 318,519,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,519,321.82/20,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,677.85

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