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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,592.21, 28,419.02 and 11,641.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,592.21, 28,419.02 and 11,641.31 is: 16,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,592.21 : 28,419.02 = 11,641.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,592.21/28,419.02 = 11,641.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,592.21x = 28,419.02 × 11,641.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,592.21x = 330,834,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,834,621.72/20,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.01

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