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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.04, 27,987.84 and 11,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.04, 27,987.84 and 11,329.44 is: 15,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.04 : 27,987.84 = 11,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.04/27,987.84 = 11,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.04x = 27,987.84 × 11,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.04x = 317,086,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,086,554.01/20,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.09

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