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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.06, 28,003.92 and 11,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.06, 28,003.92 and 11,342.10 is: 15,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.06 : 28,003.92 = 11,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.06/28,003.92 = 11,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.06x = 28,003.92 × 11,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.06x = 317,623,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,623,261.03/20,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.27

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