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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,586.12, 28,408.89 and 11,154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,586.12, 28,408.89 and 11,154.69 is: 15,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,586.12 : 28,408.89 = 11,154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,586.12/28,408.89 = 11,154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,586.12x = 28,408.89 × 11,154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,586.12x = 316,892,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,892,361.19/20,586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.50

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