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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.74, 27,904.65 and 11,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.74, 27,904.65 and 11,268.05 is: 15,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.74 : 27,904.65 = 11,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.74/27,904.65 = 11,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.74x = 27,904.65 × 11,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.74x = 314,430,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,430,809.65/20,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.92

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