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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.56, 27,916.81 and 11,278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.56, 27,916.81 and 11,278.63 is: 15,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.56 : 27,916.81 = 11,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.56/27,916.81 = 11,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.56x = 27,916.81 × 11,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.56x = 314,863,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,863,370.77/20,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.98

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