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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,292.67, 28,003.80 and 11,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,292.67, 28,003.80 and 11,340.17 is: 15,649.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,292.67 : 28,003.80 = 11,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,292.67/28,003.80 = 11,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,292.67x = 28,003.80 × 11,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,292.67x = 317,567,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,567,881.00/20,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.39

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