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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.44, 28,021.71 and 11,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.44, 28,021.71 and 11,353.44 is: 15,667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.44 : 28,021.71 = 11,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.44/28,021.71 = 11,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.44x = 28,021.71 × 11,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.44x = 318,142,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,142,803.18/20,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.86

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