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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,535.58, 28,339.27 and 11,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,535.58, 28,339.27 and 11,583.30 is: 15,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,535.58 : 28,339.27 = 11,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,535.58/28,339.27 = 11,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,535.58x = 28,339.27 × 11,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,535.58x = 328,262,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,262,343.51/20,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.06

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