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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,237.48, 27,926.40 and 11,284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,237.48, 27,926.40 and 11,284.45 is: 15,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,237.48 : 27,926.40 = 11,284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,237.48/27,926.40 = 11,284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,237.48x = 27,926.40 × 11,284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,237.48x = 315,133,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,133,994.66/20,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.80

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