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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,084.49, 27,716.83 and 11,132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,084.49, 27,716.83 and 11,132.15 is: 15,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,084.49 : 27,716.83 = 11,132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,084.49/27,716.83 = 11,132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,084.49x = 27,716.83 × 11,132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,084.49x = 308,547,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,547,742.67/20,084.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.49

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