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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.04, 28,369.98 and 11,605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.04, 28,369.98 and 11,605.08 is: 16,014.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.04 : 28,369.98 = 11,605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.04/28,369.98 = 11,605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.04x = 28,369.98 × 11,605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.04x = 329,235,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,235,887.50/20,558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.95

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