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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,322.71, 28,046.42 and 11,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,322.71, 28,046.42 and 11,369.67 is: 15,690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,322.71 : 28,046.42 = 11,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,322.71/28,046.42 = 11,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,322.71x = 28,046.42 × 11,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,322.71x = 318,878,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,878,638.62/20,322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,690.76

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