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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.48, 28,166.61 and 11,335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.48, 28,166.61 and 11,335.87 is: 15,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.48 : 28,166.61 = 11,335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.48/28,166.61 = 11,335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.48x = 28,166.61 × 11,335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.48x = 319,293,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,293,029.30/20,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.58

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