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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,082.21, 27,713.43 and 11,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,082.21, 27,713.43 and 11,130.27 is: 15,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,082.21 : 27,713.43 = 11,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,082.21/27,713.43 = 11,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,082.21x = 27,713.43 × 11,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,082.21x = 308,457,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,457,958.53/20,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.76

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