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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.53, 28,391.45 and 11,142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.53, 28,391.45 and 11,142.13 is: 15,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.53 : 28,391.45 = 11,142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.53/28,391.45 = 11,142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.53x = 28,391.45 × 11,142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.53x = 316,341,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,341,171.08/20,573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.13

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