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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.31, 28,414.90 and 11,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.31, 28,414.90 and 11,638.28 is: 16,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.31 : 28,414.90 = 11,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.31/28,414.90 = 11,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.31x = 28,414.90 × 11,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.31x = 330,700,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,700,468.14/20,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.20

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