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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,580.63, 28,401.47 and 11,149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,580.63, 28,401.47 and 11,149.39 is: 15,386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,580.63 : 28,401.47 = 11,149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,580.63/28,401.47 = 11,149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,580.63x = 28,401.47 × 11,149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,580.63x = 316,659,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,659,065.60/20,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.27

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