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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,353.18, 28,086.98 and 11,278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,353.18, 28,086.98 and 11,278.47 is: 15,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,353.18 : 28,086.98 = 11,278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,353.18/28,086.98 = 11,278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,353.18x = 28,086.98 × 11,278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,353.18x = 316,778,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,778,123.48/20,353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.06

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