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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.85, 28,052.93 and 11,378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.85, 28,052.93 and 11,378.93 is: 15,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.85 : 28,052.93 = 11,378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.85/28,052.93 = 11,378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.85x = 28,052.93 × 11,378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.85x = 319,212,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,212,214.95/20,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.34

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