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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.50, 28,606.69 and 11,298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.50, 28,606.69 and 11,298.06 is: 15,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.50 : 28,606.69 = 11,298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.50/28,606.69 = 11,298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.50x = 28,606.69 × 11,298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.50x = 323,200,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,200,115.05/20,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.31

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