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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,338.65, 28,066.50 and 11,384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,338.65, 28,066.50 and 11,384.51 is: 15,710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,338.65 : 28,066.50 = 11,384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,338.65/28,066.50 = 11,384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,338.65x = 28,066.50 × 11,384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,338.65x = 319,523,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,523,209.58/20,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.15

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