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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,284.68, 27,993.94 and 11,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,284.68, 27,993.94 and 11,332.38 is: 15,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,284.68 : 27,993.94 = 11,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,284.68/27,993.94 = 11,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,284.68x = 27,993.94 × 11,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,284.68x = 317,237,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,237,965.78/20,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.29

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