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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.49, 27,905.69 and 11,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.49, 27,905.69 and 11,268.80 is: 15,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.49 : 27,905.69 = 11,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.49/27,905.69 = 11,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.49x = 27,905.69 × 11,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.49x = 314,463,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,463,443.60/20,221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.95

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