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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,546.39, 28,353.95 and 11,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,546.39, 28,353.95 and 11,114.95 is: 15,338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,546.39 : 28,353.95 = 11,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,546.39/28,353.95 = 11,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,546.39x = 28,353.95 × 11,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,546.39x = 315,152,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,152,594.78/20,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.59

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