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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.97, 27,884.99 and 11,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.97, 27,884.99 and 11,131.70 is: 15,362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.97 : 27,884.99 = 11,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.97/27,884.99 = 11,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.97x = 27,884.99 × 11,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.97x = 310,407,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,407,357.24/20,205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.16

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