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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.42, 27,983.77 and 11,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.42, 27,983.77 and 11,325.68 is: 15,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.42 : 27,983.77 = 11,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.42/27,983.77 = 11,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.42x = 27,983.77 × 11,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.42x = 316,935,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,935,224.21/20,279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.42

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