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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.14, 27,904.48 and 11,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.14, 27,904.48 and 11,267.44 is: 15,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.14 : 27,904.48 = 11,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.14/27,904.48 = 11,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.14x = 27,904.48 × 11,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.14x = 314,412,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,412,054.13/20,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.45

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