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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,299.06, 28,009.44 and 11,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,299.06, 28,009.44 and 11,346.10 is: 15,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,299.06 : 28,009.44 = 11,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,299.06/28,009.44 = 11,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,299.06x = 28,009.44 × 11,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,299.06x = 317,797,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,797,907.18/20,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.79

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