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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,586.81, 28,409.84 and 11,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,586.81, 28,409.84 and 11,155.38 is: 15,394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,586.81 : 28,409.84 = 11,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,586.81/28,409.84 = 11,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,586.81x = 28,409.84 × 11,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,586.81x = 316,922,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,922,560.94/20,586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.45

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