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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.53, 27,921.41 and 11,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.53, 27,921.41 and 11,280.96 is: 15,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.53 : 27,921.41 = 11,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.53/27,921.41 = 11,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.53x = 27,921.41 × 11,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.53x = 314,980,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,980,252.95/20,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.24

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