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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,258.28, 27,953.24 and 11,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,258.28, 27,953.24 and 11,305.35 is: 15,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,258.28 : 27,953.24 = 11,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,258.28/27,953.24 = 11,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,258.28x = 27,953.24 × 11,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,258.28x = 316,021,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,021,105.31/20,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.60

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