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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,586.92, 28,409.88 and 11,155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,586.92, 28,409.88 and 11,155.46 is: 15,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,586.92 : 28,409.88 = 11,155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,586.92/28,409.88 = 11,155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,586.92x = 28,409.88 × 11,155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,586.92x = 316,925,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,925,279.94/20,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.50

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