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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.27, 28,007.33 and 11,342.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.27, 28,007.33 and 11,342.49 is: 15,653.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.27 : 28,007.33 = 11,342.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.27/28,007.33 = 11,342.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.27x = 28,007.33 × 11,342.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.27x = 317,672,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,672,860.45/20,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.33

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