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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.67, 28,594.47 and 11,289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.67, 28,594.47 and 11,289.30 is: 15,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.67 : 28,594.47 = 11,289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.67/28,594.47 = 11,289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.67x = 28,594.47 × 11,289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.67x = 322,811,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,811,550.17/20,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.20

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