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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.16, 28,049.64 and 11,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.16, 28,049.64 and 11,373.68 is: 15,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.16 : 28,049.64 = 11,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.16/28,049.64 = 11,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.16x = 28,049.64 × 11,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.16x = 319,027,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,027,629.48/20,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.42

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