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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.11, 28,003.94 and 11,340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.11, 28,003.94 and 11,340.68 is: 15,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.11 : 28,003.94 = 11,340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.11/28,003.94 = 11,340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.11x = 28,003.94 × 11,340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.11x = 317,583,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,583,525.56/20,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.82

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