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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,583.72, 28,405.54 and 11,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,583.72, 28,405.54 and 11,152.28 is: 15,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,583.72 : 28,405.54 = 11,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,583.72/28,405.54 = 11,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,583.72x = 28,405.54 × 11,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,583.72x = 316,786,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,786,596.52/20,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,390.15

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