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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,340.54, 28,069.95 and 11,388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,340.54, 28,069.95 and 11,388.06 is: 15,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,340.54 : 28,069.95 = 11,388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,340.54/28,069.95 = 11,388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,340.54x = 28,069.95 × 11,388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,340.54x = 319,662,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,662,274.80/20,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.53

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