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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,324.66, 28,048.53 and 11,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,324.66, 28,048.53 and 11,372.08 is: 15,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,324.66 : 28,048.53 = 11,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,324.66/28,048.53 = 11,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,324.66x = 28,048.53 × 11,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,324.66x = 318,970,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,970,070.18/20,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.75

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