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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.08, 28,083.06 and 11,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.08, 28,083.06 and 11,397.60 is: 15,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.08 : 28,083.06 = 11,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.08/28,083.06 = 11,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.08x = 28,083.06 × 11,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.08x = 320,079,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,079,484.66/20,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.66

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