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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.72, 28,415.81 and 11,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.72, 28,415.81 and 11,160.08 is: 15,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.72 : 28,415.81 = 11,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.72/28,415.81 = 11,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.72x = 28,415.81 × 11,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.72x = 317,122,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,122,712.86/20,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.50

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