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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,337.66, 28,063.02 and 11,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,337.66, 28,063.02 and 11,383.51 is: 15,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,337.66 : 28,063.02 = 11,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,337.66/28,063.02 = 11,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,337.66x = 28,063.02 × 11,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,337.66x = 319,455,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,455,668.80/20,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,707.59

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