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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,528.70, 28,329.63 and 11,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,528.70, 28,329.63 and 11,097.27 is: 15,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,528.70 : 28,329.63 = 11,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,528.70/28,329.63 = 11,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,528.70x = 28,329.63 × 11,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,528.70x = 314,381,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,381,553.11/20,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.25

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