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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.25, 28,381.52 and 11,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.25, 28,381.52 and 11,134.82 is: 15,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.25 : 28,381.52 = 11,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.25/28,381.52 = 11,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.25x = 28,381.52 × 11,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.25x = 316,022,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,022,939.82/20,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.09

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