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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,394.98, 28,144.89 and 11,442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,394.98, 28,144.89 and 11,442.29 is: 15,790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,394.98 : 28,144.89 = 11,442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,394.98/28,144.89 = 11,442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,394.98x = 28,144.89 × 11,442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,394.98x = 322,041,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,041,852.67/20,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,790.25

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