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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.92, 28,063.44 and 11,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.92, 28,063.44 and 11,383.38 is: 15,708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.92 : 28,063.44 = 11,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.92/28,063.44 = 11,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.92x = 28,063.44 × 11,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.92x = 319,456,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,456,801.63/20,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.99

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