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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,546.14, 28,353.68 and 11,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,546.14, 28,353.68 and 11,114.70 is: 15,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,546.14 : 28,353.68 = 11,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,546.14/28,353.68 = 11,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,546.14x = 28,353.68 × 11,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,546.14x = 315,142,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,142,647.10/20,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.29

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