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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.66, 28,416.42 and 11,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.66, 28,416.42 and 11,160.24 is: 15,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.66 : 28,416.42 = 11,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.66/28,416.42 = 11,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.66x = 28,416.42 × 11,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.66x = 317,134,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,134,067.14/20,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.10

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