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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.54, 27,955.43 and 11,305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.54, 27,955.43 and 11,305.79 is: 15,602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.54 : 27,955.43 = 11,305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.54/27,955.43 = 11,305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.54x = 27,955.43 × 11,305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.54x = 316,058,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,058,024.63/20,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.76

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