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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,569.03, 28,385.22 and 11,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,569.03, 28,385.22 and 11,137.62 is: 15,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,569.03 : 28,385.22 = 11,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,569.03/28,385.22 = 11,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,569.03x = 28,385.22 × 11,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,569.03x = 316,143,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,143,793.98/20,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.89

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