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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,555.59, 28,366.81 and 11,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,555.59, 28,366.81 and 11,124.16 is: 15,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,555.59 : 28,366.81 = 11,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,555.59/28,366.81 = 11,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,555.59x = 28,366.81 × 11,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,555.59x = 315,556,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,556,735.67/20,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.38

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