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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,351.93, 28,084.12 and 11,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,351.93, 28,084.12 and 11,397.38 is: 15,727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,351.93 : 28,084.12 = 11,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,351.93/28,084.12 = 11,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,351.93x = 28,084.12 × 11,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,351.93x = 320,085,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,085,218.69/20,351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.52

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