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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,410.94, 28,163.52 and 11,458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,410.94, 28,163.52 and 11,458.82 is: 15,811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,410.94 : 28,163.52 = 11,458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,410.94/28,163.52 = 11,458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,410.94x = 28,163.52 × 11,458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,410.94x = 322,720,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,720,565.43/20,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.16

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