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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,292.85, 28,004.06 and 11,340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,292.85, 28,004.06 and 11,340.35 is: 15,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,292.85 : 28,004.06 = 11,340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,292.85/28,004.06 = 11,340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,292.85x = 28,004.06 × 11,340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,292.85x = 317,575,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,575,771.38/20,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.64

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