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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,372.75, 28,114.46 and 11,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,372.75, 28,114.46 and 11,298.76 is: 15,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,372.75 : 28,114.46 = 11,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,372.75/28,114.46 = 11,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,372.75x = 28,114.46 × 11,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,372.75x = 317,658,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,658,339.00/20,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.32

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