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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.73, 28,006.98 and 11,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.73, 28,006.98 and 11,341.45 is: 15,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.73 : 28,006.98 = 11,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.73/28,006.98 = 11,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.73x = 28,006.98 × 11,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.73x = 317,639,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,639,623.29/20,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.57

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