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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,285.92, 27,993.96 and 11,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,285.92, 27,993.96 and 11,333.20 is: 15,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,285.92 : 27,993.96 = 11,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,285.92/27,993.96 = 11,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,285.92x = 27,993.96 × 11,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,285.92x = 317,261,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,261,147.47/20,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.48

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