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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,569.36, 28,385.78 and 11,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,569.36, 28,385.78 and 11,137.88 is: 15,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,569.36 : 28,385.78 = 11,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,569.36/28,385.78 = 11,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,569.36x = 28,385.78 × 11,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,569.36x = 316,157,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,157,411.35/20,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.31

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