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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.60, 27,986.58 and 11,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.60, 27,986.58 and 11,327.94 is: 15,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.60 : 27,986.58 = 11,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.60/27,986.58 = 11,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.60x = 27,986.58 × 11,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.60x = 317,030,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,030,299.05/20,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.20

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