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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,286.68, 27,995.49 and 11,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,286.68, 27,995.49 and 11,334.20 is: 15,641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,286.68 : 27,995.49 = 11,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,286.68/27,995.49 = 11,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,286.68x = 27,995.49 × 11,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,286.68x = 317,306,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,306,342.78/20,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.12

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