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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.73, 28,304.82 and 11,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.73, 28,304.82 and 11,079.29 is: 15,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.73 : 28,304.82 = 11,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.73/28,304.82 = 11,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.73x = 28,304.82 × 11,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.73x = 313,597,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,597,379.94/20,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.43

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