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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,082.85, 27,713.60 and 11,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,082.85, 27,713.60 and 11,131.16 is: 15,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,082.85 : 27,713.60 = 11,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,082.85/27,713.60 = 11,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,082.85x = 27,713.60 × 11,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,082.85x = 308,484,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,484,529.40/20,082.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.60

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