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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,391.24, 28,138.66 and 11,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,391.24, 28,138.66 and 11,316.04 is: 15,615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,391.24 : 28,138.66 = 11,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,391.24/28,138.66 = 11,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,391.24x = 28,138.66 × 11,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,391.24x = 318,418,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,418,202.11/20,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.44

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