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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.97, 27,993.96 and 11,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.97, 27,993.96 and 11,335.55 is: 15,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.97 : 27,993.96 = 11,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.97/27,993.96 = 11,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.97x = 27,993.96 × 11,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.97x = 317,326,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,326,793.31/20,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.13

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