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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.92, 27,996.80 and 11,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.92, 27,996.80 and 11,335.12 is: 15,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.92 : 27,996.80 = 11,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.92/27,996.80 = 11,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.92x = 27,996.80 × 11,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.92x = 317,347,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,347,087.62/20,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.17

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