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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.76, 28,071.36 and 11,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.76, 28,071.36 and 11,389.28 is: 15,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.76 : 28,071.36 = 11,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.76/28,071.36 = 11,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.76x = 28,071.36 × 11,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.76x = 319,712,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,712,438.66/20,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,717.05

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