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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.13, 28,305.37 and 11,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.13, 28,305.37 and 11,079.69 is: 15,289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.13 : 28,305.37 = 11,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.13/28,305.37 = 11,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.13x = 28,305.37 × 11,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.13x = 313,614,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,614,626.47/20,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.98

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