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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,593.66, 28,419.30 and 11,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,593.66, 28,419.30 and 11,162.22 is: 15,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,593.66 : 28,419.30 = 11,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,593.66/28,419.30 = 11,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,593.66x = 28,419.30 × 11,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,593.66x = 317,222,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,222,478.85/20,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.89

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