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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.72, 28,166.78 and 11,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.72, 28,166.78 and 11,458.24 is: 15,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.72 : 28,166.78 = 11,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.72/28,166.78 = 11,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.72x = 28,166.78 × 11,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.72x = 322,741,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,741,725.27/20,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.36

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