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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.81, 27,989.17 and 11,331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.81, 27,989.17 and 11,331.01 is: 15,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.81 : 27,989.17 = 11,331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.81/27,989.17 = 11,331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.81x = 27,989.17 × 11,331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.81x = 317,145,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,145,565.16/20,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.40

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