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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,212.38, 27,892.98 and 11,259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,212.38, 27,892.98 and 11,259.33 is: 15,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,212.38 : 27,892.98 = 11,259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,212.38/27,892.98 = 11,259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,212.38x = 27,892.98 × 11,259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,212.38x = 314,056,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,056,266.50/20,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.82

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