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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,541.36, 28,346.97 and 11,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,541.36, 28,346.97 and 11,109.93 is: 15,331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541.36 : 28,346.97 = 11,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541.36/28,346.97 = 11,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541.36x = 28,346.97 × 11,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541.36x = 314,932,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,932,852.41/20,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.65

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