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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,392.76, 28,144.14 and 11,442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,392.76, 28,144.14 and 11,442.68 is: 15,792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392.76 : 28,144.14 = 11,442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392.76/28,144.14 = 11,442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392.76x = 28,144.14 × 11,442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392.76x = 322,044,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,044,387.90/20,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,792.09

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