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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.42, 27,990.12 and 11,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.42, 27,990.12 and 11,329.14 is: 15,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.42 : 27,990.12 = 11,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.42/27,990.12 = 11,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.42x = 27,990.12 × 11,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.42x = 317,103,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,103,988.10/20,283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.65

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