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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,258.74, 27,958.47 and 11,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,258.74, 27,958.47 and 11,307.99 is: 15,605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,258.74 : 27,958.47 = 11,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,258.74/27,958.47 = 11,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,258.74x = 27,958.47 × 11,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,258.74x = 316,154,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,154,004.35/20,258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.81

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