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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,546.70, 28,354.37 and 11,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,546.70, 28,354.37 and 11,115.26 is: 15,339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,546.70 : 28,354.37 = 11,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,546.70/28,354.37 = 11,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,546.70x = 28,354.37 × 11,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,546.70x = 315,166,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,166,194.69/20,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,339.02

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