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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,589.76, 28,413.92 and 11,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,589.76, 28,413.92 and 11,158.32 is: 15,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,589.76 : 28,413.92 = 11,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,589.76/28,413.92 = 11,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,589.76x = 28,413.92 × 11,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,589.76x = 317,051,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,051,611.81/20,589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.51

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