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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,394.23, 28,143.87 and 11,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,394.23, 28,143.87 and 11,441.73 is: 15,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,394.23 : 28,143.87 = 11,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,394.23/28,143.87 = 11,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,394.23x = 28,143.87 × 11,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,394.23x = 322,014,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,014,413.25/20,394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,789.49

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