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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,301.69, 28,016.24 and 11,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,301.69, 28,016.24 and 11,349.17 is: 15,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,301.69 : 28,016.24 = 11,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,301.69/28,016.24 = 11,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,301.69x = 28,016.24 × 11,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,301.69x = 317,960,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,960,873.69/20,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.79

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