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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.29, 28,593.84 and 11,288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.29, 28,593.84 and 11,288.86 is: 15,578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.29 : 28,593.84 = 11,288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.29/28,593.84 = 11,288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.29x = 28,593.84 × 11,288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.29x = 322,791,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,791,856.62/20,720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.54

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