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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,569.23, 28,385.66 and 11,137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,569.23, 28,385.66 and 11,137.79 is: 15,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,569.23 : 28,385.66 = 11,137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,569.23/28,385.66 = 11,137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,569.23x = 28,385.66 × 11,137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,569.23x = 316,153,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,153,618.90/20,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.22

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