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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.68, 28,006.38 and 11,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.68, 28,006.38 and 11,342.32 is: 15,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.68 : 28,006.38 = 11,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.68/28,006.38 = 11,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.68x = 28,006.38 × 11,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.68x = 317,657,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,657,324.00/20,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.25

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