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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,363.27, 28,101.94 and 11,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,363.27, 28,101.94 and 11,408.72 is: 15,744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,363.27 : 28,101.94 = 11,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,363.27/28,101.94 = 11,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,363.27x = 28,101.94 × 11,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,363.27x = 320,606,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,606,995.89/20,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,744.38

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