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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.64, 28,606.86 and 11,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.64, 28,606.86 and 11,298.18 is: 15,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.64 : 28,606.86 = 11,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.64/28,606.86 = 11,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.64x = 28,606.86 × 11,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.64x = 323,205,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,205,453.51/20,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.46

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