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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,344.44, 28,074.96 and 11,391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,344.44, 28,074.96 and 11,391.84 is: 15,720.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,344.44 : 28,074.96 = 11,391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,344.44/28,074.96 = 11,391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,344.44x = 28,074.96 × 11,391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,344.44x = 319,825,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,825,452.33/20,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.53

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