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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,760.38, 28,649.93 and 11,329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,760.38, 28,649.93 and 11,329.55 is: 15,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,760.38 : 28,649.93 = 11,329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,760.38/28,649.93 = 11,329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,760.38x = 28,649.93 × 11,329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,760.38x = 324,590,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,590,614.53/20,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.10

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