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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,541.13, 28,346.70 and 11,109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,541.13, 28,346.70 and 11,109.63 is: 15,331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541.13 : 28,346.70 = 11,109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541.13/28,346.70 = 11,109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541.13x = 28,346.70 × 11,109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541.13x = 314,921,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,921,348.72/20,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.26

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