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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,320.26, 28,041.84 and 11,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,320.26, 28,041.84 and 11,368.74 is: 15,688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,320.26 : 28,041.84 = 11,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,320.26/28,041.84 = 11,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,320.26x = 28,041.84 × 11,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,320.26x = 318,800,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,800,388.08/20,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.79

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