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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.05, 28,386.78 and 11,138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.05, 28,386.78 and 11,138.61 is: 15,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.05 : 28,386.78 = 11,138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.05/28,386.78 = 11,138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.05x = 28,386.78 × 11,138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.05x = 316,189,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,189,271.58/20,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.34

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