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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.79, 27,991.86 and 11,209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.79, 27,991.86 and 11,209.11 is: 15,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.79 : 27,991.86 = 11,209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.79/27,991.86 = 11,209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.79x = 27,991.86 × 11,209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.79x = 313,763,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,763,837.84/20,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.70

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