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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.35, 27,902.32 and 11,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.35, 27,902.32 and 11,266.66 is: 15,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.35 : 27,902.32 = 11,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.35/27,902.32 = 11,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.35x = 27,902.32 × 11,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.35x = 314,365,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,365,813.14/20,219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.77

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