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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.68, 27,903.99 and 11,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.68, 27,903.99 and 11,267.19 is: 15,549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.68 : 27,903.99 = 11,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.68/27,903.99 = 11,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.68x = 27,903.99 × 11,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.68x = 314,399,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,399,557.09/20,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.19

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