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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.89, 28,387.85 and 11,139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.89, 28,387.85 and 11,139.43 is: 15,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.89 : 28,387.85 = 11,139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.89/28,387.85 = 11,139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.89x = 28,387.85 × 11,139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.89x = 316,224,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,224,467.93/20,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.43

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