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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.26, 28,083.42 and 11,397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.26, 28,083.42 and 11,397.90 is: 15,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.26 : 28,083.42 = 11,397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.26/28,083.42 = 11,397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.26x = 28,083.42 × 11,397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.26x = 320,092,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,092,012.82/20,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.14

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