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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,373.27, 28,113.93 and 11,419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,373.27, 28,113.93 and 11,419.13 is: 15,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,373.27 : 28,113.93 = 11,419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,373.27/28,113.93 = 11,419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,373.27x = 28,113.93 × 11,419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,373.27x = 321,036,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,036,480.91/20,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,757.73

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