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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,298.24, 28,010.43 and 11,343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,298.24, 28,010.43 and 11,343.96 is: 15,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,298.24 : 28,010.43 = 11,343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,298.24/28,010.43 = 11,343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,298.24x = 28,010.43 × 11,343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,298.24x = 317,749,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,749,197.50/20,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.03

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