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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.07, 27,987.55 and 11,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.07, 27,987.55 and 11,328.70 is: 15,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.07 : 27,987.55 = 11,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.07/27,987.55 = 11,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.07x = 27,987.55 × 11,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.07x = 317,062,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,062,557.69/20,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.42

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