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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,318.49, 28,040.85 and 11,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,318.49, 28,040.85 and 11,367.54 is: 15,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,318.49 : 28,040.85 = 11,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,318.49/28,040.85 = 11,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,318.49x = 28,040.85 × 11,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,318.49x = 318,755,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,755,484.01/20,318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.95

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