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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,337.65, 28,065.74 and 11,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,337.65, 28,065.74 and 11,385.23 is: 15,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,337.65 : 28,065.74 = 11,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,337.65/28,065.74 = 11,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,337.65x = 28,065.74 × 11,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,337.65x = 319,534,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,534,764.69/20,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,711.49

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