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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,360.24, 28,095.80 and 11,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,360.24, 28,095.80 and 11,285.04 is: 15,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,360.24 : 28,095.80 = 11,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,360.24/28,095.80 = 11,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,360.24x = 28,095.80 × 11,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,360.24x = 317,062,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,062,226.83/20,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.62

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