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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,298.44, 28,012.01 and 11,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,298.44, 28,012.01 and 11,346.32 is: 15,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,298.44 : 28,012.01 = 11,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,298.44/28,012.01 = 11,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,298.44x = 28,012.01 × 11,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,298.44x = 317,833,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,833,032.51/20,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.01

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