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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,588.34, 28,411.91 and 11,156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,588.34, 28,411.91 and 11,156.91 is: 15,396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,588.34 : 28,411.91 = 11,156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,588.34/28,411.91 = 11,156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,588.34x = 28,411.91 × 11,156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,588.34x = 316,989,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,989,065.06/20,588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.53

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