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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,225.67, 27,911.55 and 11,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,225.67, 27,911.55 and 11,273.74 is: 15,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,225.67 : 27,911.55 = 11,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,225.67/27,911.55 = 11,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,225.67x = 27,911.55 × 11,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,225.67x = 314,667,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,667,530.19/20,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.83

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