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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.40, 28,416.14 and 11,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.40, 28,416.14 and 11,159.96 is: 15,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.40 : 28,416.14 = 11,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.40/28,416.14 = 11,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.40x = 28,416.14 × 11,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.40x = 317,122,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,122,985.75/20,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.75

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