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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.59, 28,370.92 and 11,127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.59, 28,370.92 and 11,127.15 is: 15,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.59 : 28,370.92 = 11,127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.59/28,370.92 = 11,127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.59x = 28,370.92 × 11,127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.59x = 315,687,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,687,482.48/20,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.50

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