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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,080.39, 27,711.16 and 11,128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,080.39, 27,711.16 and 11,128.07 is: 15,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,080.39 : 27,711.16 = 11,128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,080.39/27,711.16 = 11,128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,080.39x = 27,711.16 × 11,128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,080.39x = 308,371,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,371,561.89/20,080.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,356.85

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