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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,429.50, 28,193.08 and 11,355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,429.50, 28,193.08 and 11,355.71 is: 15,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,429.50 : 28,193.08 = 11,355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,429.50/28,193.08 = 11,355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,429.50x = 28,193.08 × 11,355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,429.50x = 320,152,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,152,299.52/20,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.08

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