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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.43, 28,057.56 and 11,713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.43, 28,057.56 and 11,713.94 is: 16,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.43 : 28,057.56 = 11,713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.43/28,057.56 = 11,713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.43x = 28,057.56 × 11,713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.43x = 328,664,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,664,574.39/20,329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.94

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