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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,279.87, 27,986.28 and 11,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,279.87, 27,986.28 and 11,327.72 is: 15,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,279.87 : 27,986.28 = 11,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,279.87/27,986.28 = 11,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,279.87x = 27,986.28 × 11,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,279.87x = 317,020,561.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,020,561.27/20,279.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.28

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