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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,586.03, 28,408.74 and 11,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,586.03, 28,408.74 and 11,154.58 is: 15,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,586.03 : 28,408.74 = 11,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,586.03/28,408.74 = 11,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,586.03x = 28,408.74 × 11,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,586.03x = 316,887,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,887,563.03/20,586.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.33

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