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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,340.55, 28,068.62 and 11,387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,340.55, 28,068.62 and 11,387.97 is: 15,714.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,340.55 : 28,068.62 = 11,387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,340.55/28,068.62 = 11,387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,340.55x = 28,068.62 × 11,387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,340.55x = 319,644,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,644,490.63/20,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,714.65

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