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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,318.34, 28,040.57 and 11,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,318.34, 28,040.57 and 11,366.45 is: 15,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,318.34 : 28,040.57 = 11,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,318.34/28,040.57 = 11,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,318.34x = 28,040.57 × 11,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,318.34x = 318,721,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,721,539.84/20,318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.40

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