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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,338.07, 28,066.59 and 11,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,338.07, 28,066.59 and 11,385.54 is: 15,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,338.07 : 28,066.59 = 11,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,338.07/28,066.59 = 11,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,338.07x = 28,066.59 × 11,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,338.07x = 319,553,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,553,283.11/20,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.08

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