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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,318.97, 28,038.87 and 11,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,318.97, 28,038.87 and 11,364.93 is: 15,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,318.97 : 28,038.87 = 11,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,318.97/28,038.87 = 11,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,318.97x = 28,038.87 × 11,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,318.97x = 318,659,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,659,794.83/20,318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.87

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