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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.57, 28,389.90 and 11,618.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.57, 28,389.90 and 11,618.45 is: 16,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.57 : 28,389.90 = 11,618.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.57/28,389.90 = 11,618.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.57x = 28,389.90 × 11,618.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.57x = 329,846,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,846,633.66/20,570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.88

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