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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.58, 28,416.33 and 11,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.58, 28,416.33 and 11,160.30 is: 15,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.58 : 28,416.33 = 11,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.58/28,416.33 = 11,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.58x = 28,416.33 × 11,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.58x = 317,134,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,134,767.70/20,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.19

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