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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,348.75, 28,083.68 and 11,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,348.75, 28,083.68 and 11,394.52 is: 15,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,348.75 : 28,083.68 = 11,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,348.75/28,083.68 = 11,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,348.75x = 28,083.68 × 11,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,348.75x = 319,999,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,999,926.25/20,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,725.78

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