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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,569.17, 28,385.48 and 11,137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,569.17, 28,385.48 and 11,137.71 is: 15,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,569.17 : 28,385.48 = 11,137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,569.17/28,385.48 = 11,137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,569.17x = 28,385.48 × 11,137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,569.17x = 316,149,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,149,188.76/20,569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.05

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