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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,575.42, 28,394.06 and 11,143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,575.42, 28,394.06 and 11,143.98 is: 15,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,575.42 : 28,394.06 = 11,143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,575.42/28,394.06 = 11,143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,575.42x = 28,394.06 × 11,143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,575.42x = 316,422,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,422,781.04/20,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.68

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