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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,298.34, 28,011.66 and 11,345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,298.34, 28,011.66 and 11,345.83 is: 15,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,298.34 : 28,011.66 = 11,345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,298.34/28,011.66 = 11,345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,298.34x = 28,011.66 × 11,345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,298.34x = 317,815,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,815,532.38/20,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.22

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