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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729, 28,606.08 and 11,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729, 28,606.08 and 11,297.36 is: 15,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729 : 28,606.08 = 11,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729/28,606.08 = 11,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729x = 28,606.08 × 11,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729x = 323,173,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,173,183.95/20,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.39

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