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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,571.92, 28,389.38 and 11,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,571.92, 28,389.38 and 11,140.48 is: 15,373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,571.92 : 28,389.38 = 11,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,571.92/28,389.38 = 11,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,571.92x = 28,389.38 × 11,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,571.92x = 316,271,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,271,320.10/20,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.93

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