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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,213.22, 27,894.95 and 11,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,213.22, 27,894.95 and 11,261.27 is: 15,540.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,213.22 : 27,894.95 = 11,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,213.22/27,894.95 = 11,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,213.22x = 27,894.95 × 11,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,213.22x = 314,132,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,132,661.48/20,213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.95

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