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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,338.65, 28,068.89 and 11,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,338.65, 28,068.89 and 11,726.24 is: 16,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,338.65 : 28,068.89 = 11,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,338.65/28,068.89 = 11,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,338.65x = 28,068.89 × 11,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,338.65x = 329,142,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,142,440.64/20,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.10

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