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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.97, 28,006.79 and 11,341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.97, 28,006.79 and 11,341.49 is: 15,651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.97 : 28,006.79 = 11,341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.97/28,006.79 = 11,341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.97x = 28,006.79 × 11,341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.97x = 317,638,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,638,672.01/20,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.87

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