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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,720.76, 28,595.21 and 11,289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,720.76, 28,595.21 and 11,289.93 is: 15,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,720.76 : 28,595.21 = 11,289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,720.76/28,595.21 = 11,289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,720.76x = 28,595.21 × 11,289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,720.76x = 322,837,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,837,862.79/20,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.41

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