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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,411.49, 28,167.96 and 11,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,411.49, 28,167.96 and 11,459.10 is: 15,813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411.49 : 28,167.96 = 11,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411.49/28,167.96 = 11,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411.49x = 28,167.96 × 11,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411.49x = 322,779,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,779,470.44/20,411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,813.62

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