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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.20, 28,054.68 and 11,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.20, 28,054.68 and 11,379.80 is: 15,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.20 : 28,054.68 = 11,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.20/28,054.68 = 11,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.20x = 28,054.68 × 11,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.20x = 319,256,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,256,647.46/20,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.02

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