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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,407.68, 28,163.97 and 11,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,407.68, 28,163.97 and 11,333.52 is: 15,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,407.68 : 28,163.97 = 11,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,407.68/28,163.97 = 11,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,407.68x = 28,163.97 × 11,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,407.68x = 319,196,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,196,917.27/20,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.02

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