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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,365.21, 28,104.33 and 11,414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,365.21, 28,104.33 and 11,414.71 is: 15,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,365.21 : 28,104.33 = 11,414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,365.21/28,104.33 = 11,414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,365.21x = 28,104.33 × 11,414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,365.21x = 320,802,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,802,776.69/20,365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.49

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