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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,356.05, 28,091.35 and 11,403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,356.05, 28,091.35 and 11,403.55 is: 15,736.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,356.05 : 28,091.35 = 11,403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,356.05/28,091.35 = 11,403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,356.05x = 28,091.35 × 11,403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,356.05x = 320,340,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,340,916.82/20,356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,736.89

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