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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,829.69, 28,744.97 and 11,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,829.69, 28,744.97 and 11,398.25 is: 15,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,829.69 : 28,744.97 = 11,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,829.69/28,744.97 = 11,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,829.69x = 28,744.97 × 11,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,829.69x = 327,642,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,642,354.30/20,829.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.58

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