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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,571.32, 28,388.22 and 11,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,571.32, 28,388.22 and 11,139.72 is: 15,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,571.32 : 28,388.22 = 11,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,571.32/28,388.22 = 11,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,571.32x = 28,388.22 × 11,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,571.32x = 316,236,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,236,822.10/20,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.70

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