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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,588.42, 28,411.95 and 11,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,588.42, 28,411.95 and 11,156.96 is: 15,396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,588.42 : 28,411.95 = 11,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,588.42/28,411.95 = 11,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,588.42x = 28,411.95 × 11,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,588.42x = 316,990,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,990,989.67/20,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.57

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