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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.53, 28,006.38 and 11,342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.53, 28,006.38 and 11,342.03 is: 15,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.53 : 28,006.38 = 11,342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.53/28,006.38 = 11,342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.53x = 28,006.38 × 11,342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.53x = 317,649,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,649,062.12/20,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.96

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