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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.76, 27,903.96 and 11,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.76, 27,903.96 and 11,266.92 is: 15,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.76 : 27,903.96 = 11,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.76/27,903.96 = 11,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.76x = 27,903.96 × 11,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.76x = 314,391,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,391,685.00/20,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.73

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