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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,550.59, 28,359.92 and 11,119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,550.59, 28,359.92 and 11,119.15 is: 15,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,550.59 : 28,359.92 = 11,119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,550.59/28,359.92 = 11,119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,550.59x = 28,359.92 × 11,119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,550.59x = 315,338,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,338,187.95/20,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.49

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