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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,588.76, 28,412.42 and 11,157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,588.76, 28,412.42 and 11,157.35 is: 15,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,588.76 : 28,412.42 = 11,157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,588.76/28,412.42 = 11,157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,588.76x = 28,412.42 × 11,157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,588.76x = 317,007,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,007,116.44/20,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,397.10

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