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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,347.34, 28,078.08 and 11,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,347.34, 28,078.08 and 11,393.33 is: 15,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,347.34 : 28,078.08 = 11,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,347.34/28,078.08 = 11,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,347.34x = 28,078.08 × 11,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,347.34x = 319,902,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,902,831.21/20,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.10

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