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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.11, 28,005.31 and 11,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.11, 28,005.31 and 11,341.68 is: 15,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.11 : 28,005.31 = 11,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.11/28,005.31 = 11,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.11x = 28,005.31 × 11,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.11x = 317,627,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,627,264.32/20,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.20

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