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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.16, 28,608.98 and 11,299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.16, 28,608.98 and 11,299.79 is: 15,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.16 : 28,608.98 = 11,299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.16/28,608.98 = 11,299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.16x = 28,608.98 × 11,299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.16x = 323,275,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,275,266.57/20,731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.69

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