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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.72, 28,020.94 and 11,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.72, 28,020.94 and 11,354.36 is: 15,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.72 : 28,020.94 = 11,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.72/28,020.94 = 11,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.72x = 28,020.94 × 11,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.72x = 318,159,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,159,840.30/20,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,668.48

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