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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,080.64, 27,711.50 and 11,128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,080.64, 27,711.50 and 11,128.32 is: 15,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,080.64 : 27,711.50 = 11,128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,080.64/27,711.50 = 11,128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,080.64x = 27,711.50 × 11,128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,080.64x = 308,382,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,382,439.68/20,080.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.20

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