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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.44, 27,955.52 and 11,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.44, 27,955.52 and 11,307.44 is: 15,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.44 : 27,955.52 = 11,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.44/27,955.52 = 11,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.44x = 27,955.52 × 11,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.44x = 316,105,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,105,365.07/20,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.87

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