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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.08, 27,954.28 and 11,303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.08, 27,954.28 and 11,303.61 is: 15,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.08 : 27,954.28 = 11,303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.08/27,954.28 = 11,303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.08x = 27,954.28 × 11,303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.08x = 315,984,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,984,278.95/20,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.48

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