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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.88, 28,050.96 and 11,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.88, 28,050.96 and 11,373.94 is: 15,696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.88 : 28,050.96 = 11,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.88/28,050.96 = 11,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.88x = 28,050.96 × 11,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.88x = 319,049,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,049,935.98/20,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.73

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