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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,291.23, 28,001.80 and 11,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,291.23, 28,001.80 and 11,338.64 is: 15,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,291.23 : 28,001.80 = 11,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,291.23/28,001.80 = 11,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,291.23x = 28,001.80 × 11,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,291.23x = 317,502,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,502,329.55/20,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.27

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