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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.54, 28,387.40 and 11,139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.54, 28,387.40 and 11,139.03 is: 15,371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.54 : 28,387.40 = 11,139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.54/28,387.40 = 11,139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.54x = 28,387.40 × 11,139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.54x = 316,208,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,208,044.53/20,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.89

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