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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.07, 27,950.56 and 11,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.07, 27,950.56 and 11,301.48 is: 15,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.07 : 27,950.56 = 11,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.07/27,950.56 = 11,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.07x = 27,950.56 × 11,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.07x = 315,882,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,882,666.58/20,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.01

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