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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,445.39, 28,216.95 and 11,371.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,445.39, 28,216.95 and 11,371.65 is: 15,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,445.39 : 28,216.95 = 11,371.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,445.39/28,216.95 = 11,371.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,445.39x = 28,216.95 × 11,371.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,445.39x = 320,873,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,873,279.47/20,445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.16

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