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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,330.67, 28,056.87 and 11,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,330.67, 28,056.87 and 11,379.72 is: 15,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,330.67 : 28,056.87 = 11,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,330.67/28,056.87 = 11,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,330.67x = 28,056.87 × 11,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,330.67x = 319,279,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,279,324.68/20,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.32

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