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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.19, 28,391.13 and 11,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.19, 28,391.13 and 11,141.73 is: 15,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.19 : 28,391.13 = 11,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.19/28,391.13 = 11,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.19x = 28,391.13 × 11,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.19x = 316,326,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,326,304.85/20,573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.66

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