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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.13, 28,050.17 and 11,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.13, 28,050.17 and 11,374.89 is: 15,695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.13 : 28,050.17 = 11,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.13/28,050.17 = 11,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.13x = 28,050.17 × 11,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.13x = 319,067,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,067,541.36/20,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.09

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