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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.62, 28,579.68 and 11,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.62, 28,579.68 and 11,279.16 is: 15,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.62 : 28,579.68 = 11,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.62/28,579.68 = 11,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.62x = 28,579.68 × 11,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.62x = 322,354,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,354,783.47/20,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.71

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