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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.30, 27,949.59 and 11,301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.30, 27,949.59 and 11,301.55 is: 15,596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.30 : 27,949.59 = 11,301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.30/27,949.59 = 11,301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.30x = 27,949.59 × 11,301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.30x = 315,873,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,873,549.12/20,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.92

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