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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,561.58, 28,374.98 and 11,130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,561.58, 28,374.98 and 11,130.14 is: 15,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,561.58 : 28,374.98 = 11,130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,561.58/28,374.98 = 11,130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,561.58x = 28,374.98 × 11,130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,561.58x = 315,817,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,817,302.37/20,561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.58

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