Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.94, 28,388 and 11,139.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,570.94, 28,388 and 11,139.50 is: 15,372.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,570.94 : 28,388 = 11,139.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,570.94/28,388 = 11,139.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,570.94x = 28,388 × 11,139.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,570.94x = 316,228,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,228,126/20,570.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,372.57
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