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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.53, 27,988.20 and 11,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.53, 27,988.20 and 11,329.16 is: 15,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.53 : 27,988.20 = 11,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.53/27,988.20 = 11,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.53x = 27,988.20 × 11,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.53x = 317,082,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,082,795.91/20,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.07

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