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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,297.29, 28,011.54 and 11,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,297.29, 28,011.54 and 11,345.44 is: 15,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,297.29 : 28,011.54 = 11,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,297.29/28,011.54 = 11,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,297.29x = 28,011.54 × 11,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,297.29x = 317,803,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,803,246.38/20,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.42

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