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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,568.03, 28,383.84 and 11,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,568.03, 28,383.84 and 11,136.62 is: 15,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,568.03 : 28,383.84 = 11,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,568.03/28,383.84 = 11,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,568.03x = 28,383.84 × 11,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,568.03x = 316,099,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,099,898.30/20,568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.51

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