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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,085.72, 27,717.28 and 11,133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,085.72, 27,717.28 and 11,133.14 is: 15,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,085.72 : 27,717.28 = 11,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,085.72/27,717.28 = 11,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,085.72x = 27,717.28 × 11,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,085.72x = 308,580,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,580,358.66/20,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.17

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