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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.67, 28,387.55 and 11,139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.67, 28,387.55 and 11,139.21 is: 15,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.67 : 28,387.55 = 11,139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.67/28,387.55 = 11,139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.67x = 28,387.55 × 11,139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.67x = 316,214,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,214,825.14/20,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.12

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