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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,435.96, 28,202.92 and 11,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,435.96, 28,202.92 and 11,362.34 is: 15,680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,435.96 : 28,202.92 = 11,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,435.96/28,202.92 = 11,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,435.96x = 28,202.92 × 11,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,435.96x = 320,451,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,451,166.03/20,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.75

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