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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,302.44, 28,017.58 and 11,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,302.44, 28,017.58 and 11,350.44 is: 15,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,302.44 : 28,017.58 = 11,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,302.44/28,017.58 = 11,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,302.44x = 28,017.58 × 11,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,302.44x = 318,011,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,011,803.98/20,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.72

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