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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,323.92, 28,046.88 and 11,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,323.92, 28,046.88 and 11,371.38 is: 15,692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,323.92 : 28,046.88 = 11,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,323.92/28,046.88 = 11,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,323.92x = 28,046.88 × 11,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,323.92x = 318,931,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,931,730.29/20,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.43

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