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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.24, 28,238.24 and 11,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.24, 28,238.24 and 11,388.32 is: 15,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.24 : 28,238.24 = 11,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.24/28,238.24 = 11,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.24x = 28,238.24 × 11,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.24x = 321,586,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,586,113.36/20,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.08

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