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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.97, 28,005.15 and 11,341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.97, 28,005.15 and 11,341.55 is: 15,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.97 : 28,005.15 = 11,341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.97/28,005.15 = 11,341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.97x = 28,005.15 × 11,341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.97x = 317,621,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,621,668.96/20,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.04

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