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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.83, 28,416.71 and 11,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.83, 28,416.71 and 11,160.39 is: 15,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.83 : 28,416.71 = 11,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.83/28,416.71 = 11,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.83x = 28,416.71 × 11,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.83x = 317,141,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,141,510.31/20,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.33

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