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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414.59, 28,171.18 and 11,340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414.59, 28,171.18 and 11,340.54 is: 15,649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414.59 : 28,171.18 = 11,340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414.59/28,171.18 = 11,340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414.59x = 28,171.18 × 11,340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414.59x = 319,476,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,476,393.64/20,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.42

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