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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.66, 28,387.46 and 11,139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.66, 28,387.46 and 11,139.22 is: 15,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.66 : 28,387.46 = 11,139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.66/28,387.46 = 11,139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.66x = 28,387.46 × 11,139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.66x = 316,214,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,214,106.49/20,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.09

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