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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,602.68, 28,431.72 and 11,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,602.68, 28,431.72 and 11,171.24 is: 15,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,602.68 : 28,431.72 = 11,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,602.68/28,431.72 = 11,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,602.68x = 28,431.72 × 11,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,602.68x = 317,617,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,617,596.92/20,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.32

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