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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.56, 28,006.44 and 11,342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.56, 28,006.44 and 11,342.06 is: 15,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.56 : 28,006.44 = 11,342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.56/28,006.44 = 11,342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.56x = 28,006.44 × 11,342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.56x = 317,650,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,650,722.87/20,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.01

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