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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.41, 28,004.83 and 11,340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.41, 28,004.83 and 11,340.91 is: 15,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.41 : 28,004.83 = 11,340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.41/28,004.83 = 11,340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.41x = 28,004.83 × 11,340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.41x = 317,600,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,600,327.04/20,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.42

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