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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.74, 28,007.60 and 11,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.74, 28,007.60 and 11,342.24 is: 15,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.74 : 28,007.60 = 11,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.74/28,007.60 = 11,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.74x = 28,007.60 × 11,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.74x = 317,668,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,668,851.01/20,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.77

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