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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.42, 28,370.61 and 11,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.42, 28,370.61 and 11,126.98 is: 15,355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.42 : 28,370.61 = 11,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.42/28,370.61 = 11,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.42x = 28,370.61 × 11,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.42x = 315,679,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,679,154.42/20,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.23

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