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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,360.58, 28,095.99 and 11,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,360.58, 28,095.99 and 11,406.06 is: 15,739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,360.58 : 28,095.99 = 11,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,360.58/28,095.99 = 11,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,360.58x = 28,095.99 × 11,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,360.58x = 320,464,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,464,547.70/20,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.46

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