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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,598.54, 28,425.92 and 11,167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,598.54, 28,425.92 and 11,167.04 is: 15,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,598.54 : 28,425.92 = 11,167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,598.54/28,425.92 = 11,167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,598.54x = 28,425.92 × 11,167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,598.54x = 317,433,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,433,385.68/20,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.48

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