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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.69, 28,007.94 and 11,343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.69, 28,007.94 and 11,343.18 is: 15,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.69 : 28,007.94 = 11,343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.69/28,007.94 = 11,343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.69x = 28,007.94 × 11,343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.69x = 317,699,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,699,104.85/20,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.53

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