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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.43, 27,882.84 and 11,252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.43, 27,882.84 and 11,252.65 is: 15,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.43 : 27,882.84 = 11,252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.43/27,882.84 = 11,252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.43x = 27,882.84 × 11,252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.43x = 313,755,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,755,839.53/20,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.29

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