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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,235.54, 27,924.93 and 11,283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,235.54, 27,924.93 and 11,283.15 is: 15,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,235.54 : 27,924.93 = 11,283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,235.54/27,924.93 = 11,283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,235.54x = 27,924.93 × 11,283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,235.54x = 315,081,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,081,173.93/20,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.68

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