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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,537.46, 28,341.68 and 11,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,537.46, 28,341.68 and 11,106 is: 15,326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,537.46 : 28,341.68 = 11,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,537.46/28,341.68 = 11,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,537.46x = 28,341.68 × 11,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,537.46x = 314,762,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,762,642.55/20,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.27

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