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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,299.98, 28,013.88 and 11,347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,299.98, 28,013.88 and 11,347.43 is: 15,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,299.98 : 28,013.88 = 11,347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,299.98/28,013.88 = 11,347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,299.98x = 28,013.88 × 11,347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,299.98x = 317,885,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,885,444.81/20,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.39

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