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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.28, 28,102.46 and 11,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.28, 28,102.46 and 11,411.74 is: 15,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.28 : 28,102.46 = 11,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.28/28,102.46 = 11,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.28x = 28,102.46 × 11,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.28x = 320,697,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,697,966.88/20,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,748.06

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