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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.19, 27,997.64 and 11,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.19, 27,997.64 and 11,334.74 is: 15,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.19 : 27,997.64 = 11,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.19/27,997.64 = 11,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.19x = 27,997.64 × 11,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.19x = 317,345,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,345,983.33/20,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.68

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