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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.54, 28,007.76 and 11,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.54, 28,007.76 and 11,343.04 is: 15,653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.54 : 28,007.76 = 11,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.54/28,007.76 = 11,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.54x = 28,007.76 × 11,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.54x = 317,693,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,693,141.99/20,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.35

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