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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.20, 28,003.58 and 11,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.20, 28,003.58 and 11,338.96 is: 15,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.20 : 28,003.58 = 11,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.20/28,003.58 = 11,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.20x = 28,003.58 × 11,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.20x = 317,531,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,531,368.46/20,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.18

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