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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,750.36, 28,635.52 and 11,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,750.36, 28,635.52 and 11,319.08 is: 15,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,750.36 : 28,635.52 = 11,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,750.36/28,635.52 = 11,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,750.36x = 28,635.52 × 11,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,750.36x = 324,127,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,127,741.72/20,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.34

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