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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,536.62, 28,340.43 and 11,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,536.62, 28,340.43 and 11,583.59 is: 15,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,536.62 : 28,340.43 = 11,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,536.62/28,340.43 = 11,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,536.62x = 28,340.43 × 11,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,536.62x = 328,283,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,283,779.84/20,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.29

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