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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.44, 27,987.14 and 11,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.44, 27,987.14 and 11,328.74 is: 15,633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.44 : 27,987.14 = 11,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.44/27,987.14 = 11,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.44x = 27,987.14 × 11,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.44x = 317,059,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,059,032.40/20,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.74

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