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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,299.62, 28,014.06 and 11,101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,299.62, 28,014.06 and 11,101.71 is: 15,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,299.62 : 28,014.06 = 11,101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,299.62/28,014.06 = 11,101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,299.62x = 28,014.06 × 11,101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,299.62x = 311,003,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,003,970.04/20,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.68

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