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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.69, 28,594.56 and 11,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.69, 28,594.56 and 11,289.26 is: 15,579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.69 : 28,594.56 = 11,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.69/28,594.56 = 11,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.69x = 28,594.56 × 11,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.69x = 322,811,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,811,279.45/20,720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.18

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