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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.26, 28,004.61 and 11,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.26, 28,004.61 and 11,340.76 is: 15,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.26 : 28,004.61 = 11,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.26/28,004.61 = 11,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.26x = 28,004.61 × 11,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.26x = 317,593,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,593,533.42/20,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.20

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