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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,317.02, 28,038.09 and 11,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,317.02, 28,038.09 and 11,364.33 is: 15,683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,317.02 : 28,038.09 = 11,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,317.02/28,038.09 = 11,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,317.02x = 28,038.09 × 11,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,317.02x = 318,634,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,634,107.33/20,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.11

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