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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.44, 28,008.26 and 11,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.44, 28,008.26 and 11,343.92 is: 15,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.44 : 28,008.26 = 11,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.44/28,008.26 = 11,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.44x = 28,008.26 × 11,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.44x = 317,723,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,723,460.78/20,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.92

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