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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,349.24, 28,081.62 and 11,396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,349.24, 28,081.62 and 11,396.67 is: 15,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,349.24 : 28,081.62 = 11,396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,349.24/28,081.62 = 11,396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,349.24x = 28,081.62 × 11,396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,349.24x = 320,036,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,036,956.21/20,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.22

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