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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.71, 28,524.37 and 11,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.71, 28,524.37 and 11,239.19 is: 15,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.71 : 28,524.37 = 11,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.71/28,524.37 = 11,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.71x = 28,524.37 × 11,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.71x = 320,590,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,590,814.06/20,670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.42

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