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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,567.82, 28,383.31 and 11,136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,567.82, 28,383.31 and 11,136.39 is: 15,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,567.82 : 28,383.31 = 11,136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,567.82/28,383.31 = 11,136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,567.82x = 28,383.31 × 11,136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,567.82x = 316,087,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,087,517.13/20,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.06

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