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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,509.94, 28,301.60 and 11,558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,509.94, 28,301.60 and 11,558.84 is: 15,950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,509.94 : 28,301.60 = 11,558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,509.94/28,301.60 = 11,558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,509.94x = 28,301.60 × 11,558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,509.94x = 327,133,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,133,553.53/20,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,950.00

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