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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,544.56, 28,349.88 and 11,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,544.56, 28,349.88 and 11,594.24 is: 15,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,544.56 : 28,349.88 = 11,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,544.56/28,349.88 = 11,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,544.56x = 28,349.88 × 11,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,544.56x = 328,695,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,695,312.69/20,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.14

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