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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,320.44, 28,039.64 and 11,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,320.44, 28,039.64 and 11,825.32 is: 16,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,320.44 : 28,039.64 = 11,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,320.44/28,039.64 = 11,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,320.44x = 28,039.64 × 11,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,320.44x = 331,577,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,577,715.68/20,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,317.45

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