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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.63, 28,607.24 and 11,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.63, 28,607.24 and 11,298.59 is: 15,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.63 : 28,607.24 = 11,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.63/28,607.24 = 11,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.63x = 28,607.24 × 11,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.63x = 323,221,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,221,419.30/20,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.24

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