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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,330.63, 28,052.24 and 11,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,330.63, 28,052.24 and 11,376.39 is: 15,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,330.63 : 28,052.24 = 11,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,330.63/28,052.24 = 11,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,330.63x = 28,052.24 × 11,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,330.63x = 319,133,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,133,165.73/20,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,697.16

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