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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.08, 28,098.84 and 11,864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.08, 28,098.84 and 11,864.64 is: 16,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.08 : 28,098.84 = 11,864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.08/28,098.84 = 11,864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.08x = 28,098.84 × 11,864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.08x = 333,382,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,382,621.02/20,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,372.72

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