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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.16, 28,609.08 and 11,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.16, 28,609.08 and 11,299.74 is: 15,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.16 : 28,609.08 = 11,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.16/28,609.08 = 11,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.16x = 28,609.08 × 11,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.16x = 323,275,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,275,165.64/20,731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.68

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