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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.69, 28,387.67 and 11,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.69, 28,387.67 and 11,139.26 is: 15,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.69 : 28,387.67 = 11,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.69/28,387.67 = 11,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.69x = 28,387.67 × 11,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.69x = 316,217,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,217,439.29/20,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.23

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