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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.90, 27,909.09 and 11,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.90, 27,909.09 and 11,271.33 is: 15,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.90 : 27,909.09 = 11,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.90/27,909.09 = 11,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.90x = 27,909.09 × 11,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.90x = 314,572,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,572,563.39/20,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.50

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