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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.68, 27,991.35 and 11,331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.68, 27,991.35 and 11,331.11 is: 15,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.68 : 27,991.35 = 11,331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.68/27,991.35 = 11,331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.68x = 27,991.35 × 11,331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.68x = 317,173,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,173,065.90/20,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.86

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