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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.33, 28,370.50 and 11,126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.33, 28,370.50 and 11,126.90 is: 15,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.33 : 28,370.50 = 11,126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.33/28,370.50 = 11,126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.33x = 28,370.50 × 11,126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.33x = 315,675,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,675,716.45/20,558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.12

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