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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,586.89, 28,411.35 and 11,635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,586.89, 28,411.35 and 11,635.22 is: 16,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,586.89 : 28,411.35 = 11,635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,586.89/28,411.35 = 11,635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,586.89x = 28,411.35 × 11,635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,586.89x = 330,572,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,572,307.75/20,586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.42

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