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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.14, 27,902.94 and 11,267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.14, 27,902.94 and 11,267.02 is: 15,548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.14 : 27,902.94 = 11,267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.14/27,902.94 = 11,267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.14x = 27,902.94 × 11,267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.14x = 314,382,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,382,983.04/20,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.78

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