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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.24, 27,950.76 and 11,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.24, 27,950.76 and 11,301.22 is: 15,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.24 : 27,950.76 = 11,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.24/27,950.76 = 11,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.24x = 27,950.76 × 11,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.24x = 315,877,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,877,687.93/20,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.63

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