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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,349.57, 28,082.52 and 11,397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,349.57, 28,082.52 and 11,397.45 is: 15,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,349.57 : 28,082.52 = 11,397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,349.57/28,082.52 = 11,397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,349.57x = 28,082.52 × 11,397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,349.57x = 320,069,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,069,117.57/20,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.54

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