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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.69, 28,304.76 and 11,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.69, 28,304.76 and 11,079.25 is: 15,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.69 : 28,304.76 = 11,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.69/28,304.76 = 11,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.69x = 28,304.76 × 11,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.69x = 313,595,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,595,512.23/20,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.37

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