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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.98, 27,905.46 and 11,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.98, 27,905.46 and 11,270.33 is: 15,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.98 : 27,905.46 = 11,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.98/27,905.46 = 11,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.98x = 27,905.46 × 11,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.98x = 314,503,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,503,603.47/20,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.56

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