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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.47, 28,007.48 and 11,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.47, 28,007.48 and 11,341.99 is: 15,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.47 : 28,007.48 = 11,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.47/28,007.48 = 11,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.47x = 28,007.48 × 11,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.47x = 317,660,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,660,501.38/20,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.56

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