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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,920.06, 28,869.69 and 11,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,920.06, 28,869.69 and 11,489.20 is: 15,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920.06 : 28,869.69 = 11,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920.06/28,869.69 = 11,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920.06x = 28,869.69 × 11,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920.06x = 331,689,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,689,642.35/20,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.10

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