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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,218.59, 27,901.35 and 11,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,218.59, 27,901.35 and 11,267.10 is: 15,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,218.59 : 27,901.35 = 11,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,218.59/27,901.35 = 11,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,218.59x = 27,901.35 × 11,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,218.59x = 314,367,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,367,300.59/20,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.43

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