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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,572.97, 28,390.65 and 11,141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,572.97, 28,390.65 and 11,141.51 is: 15,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,572.97 : 28,390.65 = 11,141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,572.97/28,390.65 = 11,141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,572.97x = 28,390.65 × 11,141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,572.97x = 316,314,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,314,710.88/20,572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.26

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