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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,297.43, 28,010.36 and 11,344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,297.43, 28,010.36 and 11,344.93 is: 15,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,297.43 : 28,010.36 = 11,344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,297.43/28,010.36 = 11,344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,297.43x = 28,010.36 × 11,344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,297.43x = 317,775,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,775,573.47/20,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.95

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