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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.57, 28,525.23 and 11,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.57, 28,525.23 and 11,239.20 is: 15,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.57 : 28,525.23 = 11,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.57/28,525.23 = 11,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.57x = 28,525.23 × 11,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.57x = 320,600,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,600,765.02/20,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.01

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