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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.92, 28,166.83 and 11,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.92, 28,166.83 and 11,458.20 is: 15,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.92 : 28,166.83 = 11,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.92/28,166.83 = 11,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.92x = 28,166.83 × 11,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.92x = 322,741,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,741,037.23/20,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.17

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