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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,760.88, 28,649.91 and 11,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,760.88, 28,649.91 and 11,329.45 is: 15,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,760.88 : 28,649.91 = 11,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,760.88/28,649.91 = 11,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,760.88x = 28,649.91 × 11,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,760.88x = 324,587,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,587,722.85/20,760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.58

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