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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,553, 28,363.14 and 11,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,553, 28,363.14 and 11,121.63 is: 15,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,553 : 28,363.14 = 11,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,553/28,363.14 = 11,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,553x = 28,363.14 × 11,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,553x = 315,444,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,444,348.72/20,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.85

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