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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.44, 28,387.41 and 11,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.44, 28,387.41 and 11,139.20 is: 15,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.44 : 28,387.41 = 11,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.44/28,387.41 = 11,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.44x = 28,387.41 × 11,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.44x = 316,213,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,213,037.47/20,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.21

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