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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,318.23, 28,037.83 and 11,364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,318.23, 28,037.83 and 11,364.18 is: 15,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,318.23 : 28,037.83 = 11,364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,318.23/28,037.83 = 11,364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,318.23x = 28,037.83 × 11,364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,318.23x = 318,626,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,626,749.92/20,318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.82

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