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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.59, 27,903.89 and 11,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.59, 27,903.89 and 11,267.10 is: 15,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.59 : 27,903.89 = 11,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.59/27,903.89 = 11,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.59x = 27,903.89 × 11,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.59x = 314,395,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,395,723.16/20,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.07

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