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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.92, 27,988.44 and 11,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.92, 27,988.44 and 11,329.20 is: 15,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.92 : 27,988.44 = 11,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.92/27,988.44 = 11,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.92x = 27,988.44 × 11,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.92x = 317,086,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,086,634.45/20,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.96

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