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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.64, 27,988.68 and 11,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.64, 27,988.68 and 11,329.14 is: 15,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.64 : 27,988.68 = 11,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.64/27,988.68 = 11,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.64x = 27,988.68 × 11,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.64x = 317,087,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,087,674.14/20,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.22

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