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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,422.94, 28,183.44 and 11,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,422.94, 28,183.44 and 11,348.25 is: 15,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,422.94 : 28,183.44 = 11,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,422.94/28,183.44 = 11,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,422.94x = 28,183.44 × 11,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,422.94x = 319,832,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,832,818.38/20,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.47

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