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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,407.10, 28,164.64 and 11,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,407.10, 28,164.64 and 11,334.50 is: 15,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,407.10 : 28,164.64 = 11,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,407.10/28,164.64 = 11,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,407.10x = 28,164.64 × 11,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,407.10x = 319,232,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,232,112.08/20,407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.19

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