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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.10, 28,051.90 and 11,378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.10, 28,051.90 and 11,378.18 is: 15,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.10 : 28,051.90 = 11,378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.10/28,051.90 = 11,378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.10x = 28,051.90 × 11,378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.10x = 319,179,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,179,398.84/20,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.30

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