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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.68, 27,922.62 and 11,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.68, 27,922.62 and 11,281.76 is: 15,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.68 : 27,922.62 = 11,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.68/27,922.62 = 11,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.68x = 27,922.62 × 11,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.68x = 315,016,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,016,304.81/20,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.91

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