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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,526.67, 28,326.80 and 11,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,526.67, 28,326.80 and 11,095.23 is: 15,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,526.67 : 28,326.80 = 11,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,526.67/28,326.80 = 11,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,526.67x = 28,326.80 × 11,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,526.67x = 314,292,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,292,353.05/20,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.42

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