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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,584.62, 28,406.82 and 11,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,584.62, 28,406.82 and 11,153.19 is: 15,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,584.62 : 28,406.82 = 11,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,584.62/28,406.82 = 11,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,584.62x = 28,406.82 × 11,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,584.62x = 316,826,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,826,660.76/20,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,391.43

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