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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,571.30, 28,388.52 and 11,139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,571.30, 28,388.52 and 11,139.86 is: 15,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,571.30 : 28,388.52 = 11,139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,571.30/28,388.52 = 11,139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,571.30x = 28,388.52 × 11,139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,571.30x = 316,244,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,244,138.41/20,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.08

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