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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,337.89, 28,064.90 and 11,262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,337.89, 28,064.90 and 11,262.59 is: 15,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,337.89 : 28,064.90 = 11,262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,337.89/28,064.90 = 11,262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,337.89x = 28,064.90 × 11,262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,337.89x = 316,083,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,083,265.45/20,337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.60

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