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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,579.54, 28,399.91 and 11,148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,579.54, 28,399.91 and 11,148.11 is: 15,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,579.54 : 28,399.91 = 11,148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,579.54/28,399.91 = 11,148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,579.54x = 28,399.91 × 11,148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,579.54x = 316,605,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,605,320.67/20,579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.47

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