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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.97, 28,387.89 and 11,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.97, 28,387.89 and 11,139.48 is: 15,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.97 : 28,387.89 = 11,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.97/28,387.89 = 11,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.97x = 28,387.89 × 11,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.97x = 316,226,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,226,332.90/20,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.46

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