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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.92, 28,052.91 and 11,377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.92, 28,052.91 and 11,377.17 is: 15,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.92 : 28,052.91 = 11,377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.92/28,052.91 = 11,377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.92x = 28,052.91 × 11,377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.92x = 319,162,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,162,726.06/20,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.16

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