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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,528.69, 28,329.62 and 11,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,528.69, 28,329.62 and 11,097.26 is: 15,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,528.69 : 28,329.62 = 11,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,528.69/28,329.62 = 11,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,528.69x = 28,329.62 × 11,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,528.69x = 314,380,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,380,961.71/20,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.22

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