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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.16, 28,649.63 and 11,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.16, 28,649.63 and 11,329.52 is: 15,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.16 : 28,649.63 = 11,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.16/28,649.63 = 11,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.16x = 28,649.63 × 11,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.16x = 324,586,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,586,441.15/20,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.32

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