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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.13, 27,905.27 and 11,728.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.13, 27,905.27 and 11,728.28 is: 16,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.13 : 27,905.27 = 11,728.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.13/27,905.27 = 11,728.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.13x = 27,905.27 × 11,728.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.13x = 327,280,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,280,820.04/20,221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.09

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