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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,344.72, 28,074.94 and 11,391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,344.72, 28,074.94 and 11,391.77 is: 15,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,344.72 : 28,074.94 = 11,391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,344.72/28,074.94 = 11,391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,344.72x = 28,074.94 × 11,391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,344.72x = 319,823,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,823,300.95/20,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.21

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