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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,358.74, 28,094.72 and 11,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,358.74, 28,094.72 and 11,406.22 is: 15,740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,358.74 : 28,094.72 = 11,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,358.74/28,094.72 = 11,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,358.74x = 28,094.72 × 11,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,358.74x = 320,454,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,454,557.16/20,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.39

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