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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,290.11, 27,998.52 and 11,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,290.11, 27,998.52 and 11,336.37 is: 15,643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,290.11 : 27,998.52 = 11,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,290.11/27,998.52 = 11,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,290.11x = 27,998.52 × 11,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,290.11x = 317,401,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,401,582.17/20,290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.17

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