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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.81, 27,953.05 and 11,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.81, 27,953.05 and 11,304.06 is: 15,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.81 : 27,953.05 = 11,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.81/27,953.05 = 11,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.81x = 27,953.05 × 11,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.81x = 315,982,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,982,842.49/20,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.39

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