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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,567.76, 28,383.70 and 11,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,567.76, 28,383.70 and 11,136.52 is: 15,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,567.76 : 28,383.70 = 11,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,567.76/28,383.70 = 11,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,567.76x = 28,383.70 × 11,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,567.76x = 316,095,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,095,642.72/20,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.50

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