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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,296.43, 28,008.98 and 11,343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,296.43, 28,008.98 and 11,343.93 is: 15,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,296.43 : 28,008.98 = 11,343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,296.43/28,008.98 = 11,343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,296.43x = 28,008.98 × 11,343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,296.43x = 317,731,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,731,908.49/20,296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.57

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