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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,590.16, 28,414.35 and 11,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,590.16, 28,414.35 and 11,158.74 is: 15,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,590.16 : 28,414.35 = 11,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,590.16/28,414.35 = 11,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,590.16x = 28,414.35 × 11,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,590.16x = 317,068,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,068,343.92/20,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.03

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