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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.10, 28,415.82 and 11,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.10, 28,415.82 and 11,159.64 is: 15,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.10 : 28,415.82 = 11,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.10/28,415.82 = 11,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.10x = 28,415.82 × 11,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.10x = 317,110,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,110,321.50/20,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.36

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