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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.18, 28,429.38 and 11,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.18, 28,429.38 and 11,169.72 is: 15,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.18 : 28,429.38 = 11,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.18/28,429.38 = 11,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.18x = 28,429.38 × 11,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.18x = 317,548,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,548,214.37/20,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.08

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