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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,541.17, 28,346.78 and 11,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,541.17, 28,346.78 and 11,109.74 is: 15,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541.17 : 28,346.78 = 11,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541.17/28,346.78 = 11,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541.17x = 28,346.78 × 11,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541.17x = 314,925,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,925,241.68/20,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.42

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