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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.82, 28,304.93 and 11,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.82, 28,304.93 and 11,079.38 is: 15,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.82 : 28,304.93 = 11,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.82/28,304.93 = 11,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.82x = 28,304.93 × 11,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.82x = 313,601,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,601,075.34/20,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.54

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