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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,306.59, 28,023.72 and 11,354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,306.59, 28,023.72 and 11,354.47 is: 15,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,306.59 : 28,023.72 = 11,354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,306.59/28,023.72 = 11,354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,306.59x = 28,023.72 × 11,354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,306.59x = 318,194,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,194,488.03/20,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.52

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