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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,344.61, 28,074.17 and 11,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,344.61, 28,074.17 and 11,269.66 is: 15,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,344.61 : 28,074.17 = 11,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,344.61/28,074.17 = 11,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,344.61x = 28,074.17 × 11,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,344.61x = 316,386,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,386,250.66/20,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.36

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