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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.64, 28,006.52 and 11,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.64, 28,006.52 and 11,342.14 is: 15,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.64 : 28,006.52 = 11,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.64/28,006.52 = 11,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.64x = 28,006.52 × 11,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.64x = 317,653,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,653,870.75/20,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.11

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