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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.67, 28,063.83 and 11,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.67, 28,063.83 and 11,383.14 is: 15,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.67 : 28,063.83 = 11,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.67/28,063.83 = 11,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.67x = 28,063.83 × 11,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.67x = 319,454,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,454,505.83/20,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.07

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