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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,319.68, 28,041.62 and 11,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,319.68, 28,041.62 and 11,368.18 is: 15,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,319.68 : 28,041.62 = 11,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,319.68/28,041.62 = 11,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,319.68x = 28,041.62 × 11,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,319.68x = 318,782,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,782,183.65/20,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.35

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