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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.42, 27,997.20 and 11,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.42, 27,997.20 and 11,335.90 is: 15,643.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.42 : 27,997.20 = 11,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.42/27,997.20 = 11,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.42x = 27,997.20 × 11,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.42x = 317,373,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,373,459.48/20,287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.86

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