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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,320.22, 28,040.58 and 11,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,320.22, 28,040.58 and 11,366.18 is: 15,684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,320.22 : 28,040.58 = 11,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,320.22/28,040.58 = 11,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,320.22x = 28,040.58 × 11,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,320.22x = 318,714,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,714,279.58/20,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.59

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