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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,359.11, 28,095.56 and 11,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,359.11, 28,095.56 and 11,285.06 is: 15,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,359.11 : 28,095.56 = 11,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,359.11/28,095.56 = 11,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,359.11x = 28,095.56 × 11,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,359.11x = 317,059,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,059,925.75/20,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.37

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