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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.82, 28,072.10 and 11,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.82, 28,072.10 and 11,389.32 is: 15,717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.82 : 28,072.10 = 11,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.82/28,072.10 = 11,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.82x = 28,072.10 × 11,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.82x = 319,722,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,722,158.45/20,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,717.48

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