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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.17, 28,084.99 and 11,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.17, 28,084.99 and 11,399.52 is: 15,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.17 : 28,084.99 = 11,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.17/28,084.99 = 11,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.17x = 28,084.99 × 11,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.17x = 320,155,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,155,405.20/20,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,732.32

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