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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,333.79, 28,060.76 and 11,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,333.79, 28,060.76 and 11,382.12 is: 15,707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,333.79 : 28,060.76 = 11,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,333.79/28,060.76 = 11,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,333.79x = 28,060.76 × 11,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,333.79x = 319,390,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,390,937.61/20,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,707.40

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