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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,340.92, 28,069.14 and 11,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,340.92, 28,069.14 and 11,388.34 is: 15,715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,340.92 : 28,069.14 = 11,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,340.92/28,069.14 = 11,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,340.92x = 28,069.14 × 11,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,340.92x = 319,660,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,660,909.83/20,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.16

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