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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,553.33, 28,363.67 and 11,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,553.33, 28,363.67 and 11,121.89 is: 15,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,553.33 : 28,363.67 = 11,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,553.33/28,363.67 = 11,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,553.33x = 28,363.67 × 11,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,553.33x = 315,457,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,457,621.56/20,553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.25

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