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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.94, 28,022.76 and 11,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.94, 28,022.76 and 11,354.44 is: 15,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.94 : 28,022.76 = 11,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.94/28,022.76 = 11,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.94x = 28,022.76 × 11,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.94x = 318,182,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,182,747.05/20,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.44

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