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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,299.48, 28,012.30 and 11,346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,299.48, 28,012.30 and 11,346.91 is: 15,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,299.48 : 28,012.30 = 11,346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,299.48/28,012.30 = 11,346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,299.48x = 28,012.30 × 11,346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,299.48x = 317,852,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,852,948.59/20,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.18

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