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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.74, 27,893.03 and 11,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.74, 27,893.03 and 11,259.24 is: 15,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.74 : 27,893.03 = 11,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.74/27,893.03 = 11,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.74x = 27,893.03 × 11,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.74x = 314,054,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,054,319.10/20,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.21

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