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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,352.73, 28,084.31 and 11,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,352.73, 28,084.31 and 11,856.24 is: 16,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,352.73 : 28,084.31 = 11,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,352.73/28,084.31 = 11,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,352.73x = 28,084.31 × 11,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,352.73x = 332,974,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,974,319.59/20,352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,360.18

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