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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,565.26, 28,379.93 and 11,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,565.26, 28,379.93 and 11,133.75 is: 15,364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,565.26 : 28,379.93 = 11,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,565.26/28,379.93 = 11,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,565.26x = 28,379.93 × 11,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,565.26x = 315,974,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,974,989.97/20,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.51

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