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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.99, 27,915.42 and 11,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.99, 27,915.42 and 11,276.30 is: 15,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.99 : 27,915.42 = 11,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.99/27,915.42 = 11,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.99x = 27,915.42 × 11,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.99x = 314,782,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,782,762.62/20,228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.98

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