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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,359.17, 28,095.08 and 11,407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,359.17, 28,095.08 and 11,407.21 is: 15,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,359.17 : 28,095.08 = 11,407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,359.17/28,095.08 = 11,407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,359.17x = 28,095.08 × 11,407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,359.17x = 320,486,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,486,477.53/20,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.63

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