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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,365.76, 28,102.28 and 11,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,365.76, 28,102.28 and 11,411.22 is: 15,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,365.76 : 28,102.28 = 11,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,365.76/28,102.28 = 11,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,365.76x = 28,102.28 × 11,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,365.76x = 320,681,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,681,299.58/20,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,746.10

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