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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,297.36, 28,011.66 and 11,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,297.36, 28,011.66 and 11,345.24 is: 15,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,297.36 : 28,011.66 = 11,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,297.36/28,011.66 = 11,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,297.36x = 28,011.66 × 11,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,297.36x = 317,798,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,798,865.44/20,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.16

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