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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.23, 28,048.80 and 11,374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.23, 28,048.80 and 11,374.46 is: 15,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.23 : 28,048.80 = 11,374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.23/28,048.80 = 11,374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.23x = 28,048.80 × 11,374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.23x = 319,039,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,039,813.40/20,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.74

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