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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.76, 28,607.76 and 11,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.76, 28,607.76 and 11,298.66 is: 15,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.76 : 28,607.76 = 11,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.76/28,607.76 = 11,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.76x = 28,607.76 × 11,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.76x = 323,229,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,229,353.60/20,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.53

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