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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.63, 28,594.69 and 11,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.63, 28,594.69 and 11,289.20 is: 15,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.63 : 28,594.69 = 11,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.63/28,594.69 = 11,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.63x = 28,594.69 × 11,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.63x = 322,811,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,811,003.15/20,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.21

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