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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.16, 28,083.84 and 11,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.16, 28,083.84 and 11,397.64 is: 15,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.16 : 28,083.84 = 11,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.16/28,083.84 = 11,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.16x = 28,083.84 × 11,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.16x = 320,089,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,089,498.14/20,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.09

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