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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,082.43, 27,713.74 and 11,131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,082.43, 27,713.74 and 11,131.27 is: 15,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,082.43 : 27,713.74 = 11,131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,082.43/27,713.74 = 11,131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,082.43x = 27,713.74 × 11,131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,082.43x = 308,489,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,489,122.65/20,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.15

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