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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,369.52, 28,109.69 and 11,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,369.52, 28,109.69 and 11,417.01 is: 15,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,369.52 : 28,109.69 = 11,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,369.52/28,109.69 = 11,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,369.52x = 28,109.69 × 11,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,369.52x = 320,928,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,928,554.74/20,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,755.33

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