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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,285.68, 27,992.64 and 11,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,285.68, 27,992.64 and 11,332.48 is: 15,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,285.68 : 27,992.64 = 11,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,285.68/27,992.64 = 11,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,285.68x = 27,992.64 × 11,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,285.68x = 317,226,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,226,032.95/20,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.93

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