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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.99, 27,922.31 and 11,281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.99, 27,922.31 and 11,281.31 is: 15,567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.99 : 27,922.31 = 11,281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.99/27,922.31 = 11,281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.99x = 27,922.31 × 11,281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.99x = 315,000,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,000,095.41/20,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.87

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