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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.72, 28,353.14 and 11,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.72, 28,353.14 and 11,114.28 is: 15,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.72 : 28,353.14 = 11,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.72/28,353.14 = 11,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.72x = 28,353.14 × 11,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.72x = 315,124,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,124,722.95/20,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.73

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