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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,550.53, 28,359.78 and 11,119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,550.53, 28,359.78 and 11,119.09 is: 15,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,550.53 : 28,359.78 = 11,119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,550.53/28,359.78 = 11,119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,550.53x = 28,359.78 × 11,119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,550.53x = 315,334,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,334,946.20/20,550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.37

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