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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.17, 28,007.22 and 11,342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.17, 28,007.22 and 11,342.54 is: 15,654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.17 : 28,007.22 = 11,342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.17/28,007.22 = 11,342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.17x = 28,007.22 × 11,342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.17x = 317,672,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,672,873.10/20,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.18

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