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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.92, 28,035.96 and 11,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.92, 28,035.96 and 11,364.20 is: 15,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.92 : 28,035.96 = 11,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.92/28,035.96 = 11,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.92x = 28,035.96 × 11,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.92x = 318,606,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,606,256.63/20,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.82

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