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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,575.53, 28,394.19 and 11,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,575.53, 28,394.19 and 11,144.13 is: 15,378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,575.53 : 28,394.19 = 11,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,575.53/28,394.19 = 11,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,575.53x = 28,394.19 × 11,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,575.53x = 316,428,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,428,544.60/20,575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.88

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