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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.60, 27,905.40 and 11,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.60, 27,905.40 and 11,269.08 is: 15,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.60 : 27,905.40 = 11,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.60/27,905.40 = 11,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.60x = 27,905.40 × 11,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.60x = 314,468,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,468,185.03/20,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.10

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