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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.94, 28,353.39 and 11,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.94, 28,353.39 and 11,114.48 is: 15,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.94 : 28,353.39 = 11,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.94/28,353.39 = 11,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.94x = 28,353.39 × 11,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.94x = 315,133,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,133,186.09/20,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.98

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