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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,721.36, 28,595.52 and 11,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,721.36, 28,595.52 and 11,289.84 is: 15,580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,721.36 : 28,595.52 = 11,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,721.36/28,595.52 = 11,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,721.36x = 28,595.52 × 11,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,721.36x = 322,838,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,838,845.52/20,721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.00

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