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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.64, 28,104.26 and 11,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.64, 28,104.26 and 11,411.60 is: 15,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.64 : 28,104.26 = 11,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.64/28,104.26 = 11,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.64x = 28,104.26 × 11,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.64x = 320,714,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,714,573.42/20,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,748.60

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