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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.61, 28,009.22 and 11,343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.61, 28,009.22 and 11,343.97 is: 15,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.61 : 28,009.22 = 11,343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.61/28,009.22 = 11,343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.61x = 28,009.22 × 11,343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.61x = 317,735,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,735,751.40/20,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,656.16

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