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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,565.91, 28,381.04 and 11,134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,565.91, 28,381.04 and 11,134.47 is: 15,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,565.91 : 28,381.04 = 11,134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,565.91/28,381.04 = 11,134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,565.91x = 28,381.04 × 11,134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,565.91x = 316,007,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,007,838.45/20,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.61

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