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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,080.67, 27,711.51 and 11,128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,080.67, 27,711.51 and 11,128.28 is: 15,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,080.67 : 27,711.51 = 11,128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,080.67/27,711.51 = 11,128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,080.67x = 27,711.51 × 11,128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,080.67x = 308,381,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,381,442.50/20,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.13

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