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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,346.39, 28,078.47 and 11,394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,346.39, 28,078.47 and 11,394.54 is: 15,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,346.39 : 28,078.47 = 11,394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,346.39/28,078.47 = 11,394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,346.39x = 28,078.47 × 11,394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,346.39x = 319,941,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,941,249.55/20,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.72

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