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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.29, 28,650.43 and 11,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.29, 28,650.43 and 11,329.85 is: 15,635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.29 : 28,650.43 = 11,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.29/28,650.43 = 11,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.29x = 28,650.43 × 11,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.29x = 324,605,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,605,074.34/20,761.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.11

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