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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,569.38, 28,385.74 and 11,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,569.38, 28,385.74 and 11,137.94 is: 15,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,569.38 : 28,385.74 = 11,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,569.38/28,385.74 = 11,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,569.38x = 28,385.74 × 11,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,569.38x = 316,158,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,158,767.17/20,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.36

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