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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,340.64, 28,069.79 and 11,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,340.64, 28,069.79 and 11,265.14 is: 15,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,340.64 : 28,069.79 = 11,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,340.64/28,069.79 = 11,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,340.64x = 28,069.79 × 11,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,340.64x = 316,210,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,210,114.12/20,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.73

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