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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.79, 27,889.97 and 11,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.79, 27,889.97 and 11,258.22 is: 15,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.79 : 27,889.97 = 11,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.79/27,889.97 = 11,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.79x = 27,889.97 × 11,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.79x = 313,991,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,991,418.05/20,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.83

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