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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.92, 28,059.30 and 11,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.92, 28,059.30 and 11,380.38 is: 15,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.92 : 28,059.30 = 11,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.92/28,059.30 = 11,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.92x = 28,059.30 × 11,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.92x = 319,325,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,325,496.53/20,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.85

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