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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.15, 28,007.13 and 11,342.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.15, 28,007.13 and 11,342.55 is: 15,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.15 : 28,007.13 = 11,342.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.15/28,007.13 = 11,342.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.15x = 28,007.13 × 11,342.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.15x = 317,672,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,672,272.38/20,295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.62

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