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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,298.56, 28,014.12 and 11,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,298.56, 28,014.12 and 11,349.20 is: 15,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,298.56 : 28,014.12 = 11,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,298.56/28,014.12 = 11,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,298.56x = 28,014.12 × 11,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,298.56x = 317,937,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,937,850.70/20,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.07

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