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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,327.17, 28,052.66 and 11,374.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,327.17, 28,052.66 and 11,374.59 is: 15,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,327.17 : 28,052.66 = 11,374.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,327.17/28,052.66 = 11,374.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,327.17x = 28,052.66 × 11,374.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,327.17x = 319,087,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,087,505.91/20,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,697.59

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