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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,284.02, 27,991.26 and 11,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,284.02, 27,991.26 and 11,331.46 is: 15,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,284.02 : 27,991.26 = 11,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,284.02/27,991.26 = 11,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,284.02x = 27,991.26 × 11,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,284.02x = 317,181,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,181,843.04/20,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.03

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