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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.36, 27,921.54 and 11,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.36, 27,921.54 and 11,280.84 is: 15,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.36 : 27,921.54 = 11,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.36/27,921.54 = 11,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.36x = 27,921.54 × 11,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.36x = 314,978,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,978,425.29/20,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.28

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