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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,347.95, 28,081.49 and 11,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,347.95, 28,081.49 and 11,395.11 is: 15,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,347.95 : 28,081.49 = 11,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,347.95/28,081.49 = 11,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,347.95x = 28,081.49 × 11,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,347.95x = 319,991,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,991,610.54/20,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,725.99

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