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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.02, 27,902.74 and 11,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.02, 27,902.74 and 11,268.50 is: 15,550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.02 : 27,902.74 = 11,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.02/27,902.74 = 11,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.02x = 27,902.74 × 11,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.02x = 314,422,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,422,025.69/20,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.04

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