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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,865.54, 28,794.20 and 11,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,865.54, 28,794.20 and 11,305.24 is: 15,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865.54 : 28,794.20 = 11,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865.54/28,794.20 = 11,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865.54x = 28,794.20 × 11,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865.54x = 325,525,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,525,341.61/20,865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.10

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