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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,563.08, 28,377.05 and 11,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,563.08, 28,377.05 and 11,131.64 is: 15,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,563.08 : 28,377.05 = 11,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,563.08/28,377.05 = 11,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,563.08x = 28,377.05 × 11,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,563.08x = 315,882,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,882,907.32/20,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.65

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