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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.94, 28,007.16 and 11,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.94, 28,007.16 and 11,342.82 is: 15,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.94 : 28,007.16 = 11,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.94/28,007.16 = 11,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.94x = 28,007.16 × 11,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.94x = 317,680,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,680,174.59/20,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.17

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