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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.07, 27,986.24 and 11,327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.07, 27,986.24 and 11,327.95 is: 15,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.07 : 27,986.24 = 11,327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.07/27,986.24 = 11,327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.07x = 27,986.24 × 11,327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.07x = 317,026,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,026,587.48/20,280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.42

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