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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.49, 28,166.58 and 11,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.49, 28,166.58 and 11,458.10 is: 15,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.49 : 28,166.58 = 11,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.49/28,166.58 = 11,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.49x = 28,166.58 × 11,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.49x = 322,735,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,735,490.30/20,410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.24

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