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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.70, 27,905.40 and 11,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.70, 27,905.40 and 11,268.18 is: 15,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.70 : 27,905.40 = 11,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.70/27,905.40 = 11,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.70x = 27,905.40 × 11,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.70x = 314,443,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,443,070.17/20,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.55

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