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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,083.88, 27,716.76 and 11,132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,083.88, 27,716.76 and 11,132.36 is: 15,363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,083.88 : 27,716.76 = 11,132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,083.88/27,716.76 = 11,132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,083.88x = 27,716.76 × 11,132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,083.88x = 308,552,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,552,950.35/20,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.21

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