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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,582.53, 28,403.92 and 11,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,582.53, 28,403.92 and 11,151.09 is: 15,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,582.53 : 28,403.92 = 11,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,582.53/28,403.92 = 11,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,582.53x = 28,403.92 × 11,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,582.53x = 316,734,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,734,732.31/20,582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.52

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