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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.16, 28,381.39 and 11,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.16, 28,381.39 and 11,134.72 is: 15,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.16 : 28,381.39 = 11,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.16/28,381.39 = 11,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.16x = 28,381.39 × 11,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.16x = 316,018,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,018,838.50/20,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.96

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